China: Government, Public Sector

China's securities regulator has signaled continued capital market opening through measures including RMB foreign exchange trading pilots, QFI participation in treasury bond futures, and expanded support for foreign financial institutions. Yet this expansion operates within a dynamic framework where openness remains bounded by security considerations, with boundaries adjusting as market sophistication and financial infrastructure strengthen.

2026년 6월 12일, 중국국가지식재산권국은 <<지식산권보>>를 통해 2026년 7월 1일 시행을 앞둔 <<국무원 대외투자 규정>>(이하 대외투자규정)을...

Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Chinese AI company Manus was blocked by Chinese regulators in April 2026, marking a significant shift in cross-border investment oversight. What drove this unprecedented intervention, and how does China's new foreign investment regulation reshape the landscape for multinational enterprises operating in sensitive technology sectors?

中国国家版権局が「中華人民共和国著作権法実施条例（改正草案意見募集案）」を公表し、一般向けの意見募集を開始しました。

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province has released a draft administrative adjudication system for copyright infringement disputes, offering rights holders a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional litigation. The new system establishes streamlined procedures with strict timelines and emphasizes mediation, while maintaining parties' rights to pursue judicial remedies if administrative resolution proves unsuccessful.

The 2026 revision of China's Trademark Law introduces significant changes to trademark registration conditions, including expanded prohibited marks, new dynamic trademark elements, and enhanced protections for well-known marks and prior rights. These modifications will fundamentally reshape trademark examination, opposition, and review procedures starting January 1, 2027.

On June 24, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued Announcement No. 24 of 2026, formally promulgating the Measures for Industrial and Supply Chain Security Investigations [产业链供应链安全调查工作办法] (hereinafter referred to as the Measures).

Congress and the Administration are rapidly escalating scrutiny of China-linked biotechnology operations through new legislation targeting patents, investments, and procurement.

Meta's acquisition of Manus has sparked intense debate over compliance with China's foreign investment security review regime. This analysis examines how the transaction's structure—involving the transfer of AI business assets from China to an offshore jurisdiction before sale to Meta—falls within the scope of China's security review requirements.

China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced the implementation of the 2026 'IP Service Ten Thousand Miles' initiative, a six-month program designed to decentralize intellectual property services to local governments.

The Department of Defense has updated its Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies, adding WuXi AppTec and 27 other entities.

Exploring the legal enforceability of back-to-back payment clauses across multiple jurisdictions, this analysis examines how different countries treat "Pay If Paid" versus "Pay When Paid" provisions in construction contracts. The article reveals critical differences in judicial approaches to risk allocation between contractors and subcontractors when upstream payments are delayed or never materialize.