Jurisdictional & Industry Insights

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China’s 2025 Data Transfer Regime: PIPL Compliance Blueprint for MNCs

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China’s Tightening Digital Borders: A Definitive Briefing on Cross-Border Data Transfer Compliance (2025 Deadlines) Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Key Takeaways China’s PIPL, combined with new regulations and critical 2025 deadlines (March, May 1, June), mandates adherence to Security Assessments, Official Certification, or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for all cross-border data transfers, demanding proactive navigation […]

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China’s 2025 AIGC Rules: Strategic Guide to AI Copyright & Liability

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AI and Copyright in China: A 2025 Guide to Protecting AIGC and Navigating Liability Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Key Takeaways China’s “Measures for the Labelling of Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content” (effective Sep 1, 2025) mandate explicit and implicit labeling for all AIGC distributed online, reflecting a government drive for transparency and accountability. Chinese

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China’s 2025 ESG Mandate: A Comprehensive Guide & Compliance Checklist

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China’s ESG Mandate: Your Comprehensive Guide & Checklist for 2025 Disclosure Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Key Takeaways China’s CSRC has introduced mandatory ESG disclosure rules, with pilot implementation for financial reporting periods ending on or after March 5, 2025, applying to all A-share listed companies and those on China’s three main stock exchanges, including

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Fortifying Your Brand: China Trademark Protection & Enforcement in 2025

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Brand Wars in China: A 2025 Guide to Navigating Trademark Protection and Enforcement Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways China’s “first-to-file” trademark system mandates early and comprehensive registration of core brand, Mandarin, and phonetic variations across all applicable Nice classes to prevent squatting and secure market entry before or concurrent with market entry. The

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China Cybersecurity Law 2025: Navigating New Compliance Imperatives

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China’s Cybersecurity Law Gets Teeth: A Risk & Mitigation Briefing on Navigating the 2025 Amendments Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways The March 2025 CSL amendments drastically increase administrative penalties up to RMB 10 million for serious breaches, with personal fines up to RMB 100,000 for responsible individuals. The law expands regulatory reach, demanding

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China’s Anti-Corruption Storm 2025: Navigating Healthcare Enforcement

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China’s Anti-Corruption Storm: Navigating 2025 Enforcement in Healthcare and Beyond Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways China’s anti-corruption campaign is intensifying through 2025, sweeping the healthcare industry with over 52,000 cases filed, 40,000 individuals punished, and 2,600 referred for prosecution, impacting senior officials, hospital executives, and pharmaceutical leaders. New SAMR guidelines (January 2025) target

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China’s 2025 Negative List: Unlocking New Investment Opportunities

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China’s 2025 Negative List: A Guide to New Opportunities in Manufacturing & Tech Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways China’s 2025 Foreign Investment Negative List significantly reduces restricted categories from 117 to 106, marking the largest annual reduction since 2018 and replacing an opaque approval-based regime. New opportunities are unlocked particularly in advanced manufacturing

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