China: Economic Analysis

On 1 May 2026, the comprehensively amended PRC Maritime Law and the Supreme People’s Court’s accompanying Judicial Interpretation on Temporal Validity entered into force, marking the Maritime Law’s first major overhaul since 1992.

BUREN's China Practice team provides essential updates on China's rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape, covering recent developments in labour law, foreign trade legislation, and EV battery recycling frameworks. This newsletter edition also announces the strategic expansion of their China Practice with a new partner appointment, offering practical insights for businesses operating in or with China.

China’s judicial approach to software copyright protection continues to evolve, reflecting a stronger emphasis on innovation and more sophisticated handling of complex technical disputes.

As China's economy enters a new phase, multinational companies (MNCs) are not only encountering many opportunities, but also a new set of challenges. How do MNCs perceive their growth prospects amid this change?

Australia is seeing some of its biggest deals driven by Asian investment, especially in sectors like digital infrastructure and energy.

The report points out that in H1 2025, China's GDP grew by 5.3%, exceeding the government's 2025 growth target of ‘around 5%.' Real GDP growth in Q2 reached 5.2% year-on-year, down 0.2 percentage points...

The right location for an Asian subsidiary is a complex decision, but the wrong location can be a costly mistake.

2023年3月24日，国家市场监督管理总局（"市场监管总局"）正式发布《制止滥用行政权力排除、限制竞争行为规定》《禁止垄断协议规定》《禁止滥

2023年3月24日，国家市场监督管理总局（"市场监管总局"）发布了《制止滥用行政权力排除、限制竞争行为规定》《禁止垄断协议规定》《禁止滥用