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Mainland Courts Confirm Jurisdiction Over Securities Fraud Claims Against An Offshore-incorporated Listed Company
For the first time, PRC courts have asserted jurisdiction over securities fraud claims brought by Mainland investors against offshore-incorporated, Hong Kong-listed companies. The Beijing Financial Court's landmark ruling establishes that harm to domestic investors alone can trigger extraterritorial application of PRC Securities Law, even when securities transactions occur outside Mainland China.
China International
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Slaughter & May
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China's New Overseas Investment Regulation: What Mining Investors And Dealmakers Need To Know
China's new Regulation on Overseas Investment represents a fundamental shift in how Beijing oversees international expansion by Chinese investors, moving from traditional capital control to strategic risk management focused on technology, data, and national security. The framework introduces lifecycle oversight of investments, expanded definitions of investors, and dual national security review requirements that will reshape cross-border transactions.
China International
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Gowling WLG
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Stability, Progress, And A Farsighted Vision In Arbitration Law (2025 Revision)
China's revised Arbitration Law of 2025 introduces groundbreaking reforms that enhance internationalization, standardize industry practices, and elevate arbitration to equal status with litigation. This comprehensive analysis examines the law's key innovations—including the adoption of seat-based jurisdiction, formal recognition of ad hoc arbitration, and expanded technological integration—while identifying potential regulatory gaps that may impact cross-border dispute resolution.
China Litigation
JTJB International Lawyers
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Classic Cars And The Coming IP Parts War
The classic car restoration market is experiencing a seismic shift as Chinese manufacturers flood the market with affordable restomod parts, challenging traditional suppliers and raising critical questions about intellectual property rights. This emerging trade war pits heritage brands against cost-effective alternatives, forcing the industry to confront complex trademark and design protection issues that could reshape the future of automotive restoration.
China IP
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Rouse
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国家知識産権局、マカオ出願人向け特許優先審査を常設化
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has transitioned its pilot program for expedited patent examination for Macao applicants into a permanent system, marking a significant development in intellectual property protection within the Greater Bay Area. Since its trial launch in July 2023, approximately 100 patent applications have benefited from shortened examination periods through offices in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. This formalization aims to strengthen innovation support and facilita
China IP
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Kangxin
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China: A Real Opening-Up, Or Opening-Up With Boundaries? Where Is China’s Capital Market Heading?
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.
China Finance
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K&L Gates LLP
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Overview Of Key Amendments To The “New” Chinese Maritime Code — Insights Into The New Maritime Law: Part One
China's Maritime Code underwent its first comprehensive revision in over 30 years, introducing sweeping changes that expand coverage to domestic cargo transport, strengthen environmental protections through a new oil pollution liability chapter, and modernize shipping practices with electronic transport records. The amendments substantially increase liability limits, consolidate charterparty regulations, and enhance seafarer protections while aligning with international maritime conventions.
China International
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Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm
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What Every Multinational Should Know About … The Opportunity To Shape The Next Phase Of U.S.-China Tariffs
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has opened a public comment process that could reshape the tariff landscape for U.S.-China trade, offering companies a chance to influence which products may receive longer-term tariff reductions through a newly proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade. Unlike previous exclusion proceedings focused on temporary relief, this initiative aims to identify approximately $30 billion in bilateral trade for potential tariff liberalization while establishing an institutional fra
Worldwide International
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Foley & Lardner
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