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Revised Cybersecurity Law: New penalties, extends enforcement
China’s Cybersecurity Law was revised on 28 October, its first update since taking effect in 2017
Revised code regulates listed company executives’ conduct
CSRC issued revised corporate governance rules to strengthen conduct and oversight among listed companies
China securities regulator to raise whistleblower rewards
CSRC and Ministry of Finance propose raising whistleblower rewards to RMB1m, with consultation open until 30 Oct
Business Law Updates in China July – August 2025
Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping China's business landscape
HK simplifies listings for biotech, tech firms
Hong Kong launches new initiatives to simplify biotech and tech company listings with a dedicated channel
To share or not to share? Court backs firing over salary disclosure
A Shanghai court upheld a company’s right to fire an employee for violating its salary confidentiality policy?
New rules to regulate facial recognition technology
New rules on face recognition in China take effect June 2025, aiming to balance security, innovation and privacy compliance.
China’s VAT regime enters new era
China passes VAT Law on 25 Dec 2024; to take effect on 1 Jan 2026
Audit rules issued on personal information protection
China's new personal information compliance audit measures will take effect on May 1, 2025
HK introduces draft law on critical infrastructure cybersecurity
Hong Kong introduces draft bill for critical infrastructure cybersecurity
Claiming shortfall for occupational diseases after insurance
Court orders employer to cover occupational disease compensation shortfall
Hong Kong proposes re-domiciliation regime
Hong Kong proposes a re-domiciliation regime for foreign companies
91视频 role in UN tax co-operation convention
UN Framework Convention, International Tax Co-operation, Developing Country Representation, Taxing Rights Allocation, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
Rethinking due diligence for Indian AI deals
AI investments in India demand layered diligence across data, IP, governance, compliance and talent
Zul Rafique brings back litigation and shipping partner
Zul Rafique & Partners welcomes back Imran Ismail as a partner to expand its litigation, and shipping and maritime practice groups
White & Case onboards M&A partner for Singapore office
White & Case grows its global M&A practice with the onboarding of Parthiv Rishi as a partner in Singapore
Indian government raises USD3.3bn in 6.5% LIC stake sale
Firms chart the landmark sale of a 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), raising INR315 billion (USD3.3 billion)
Ministry seeks input on draft streamlining TV, radio rules
91视频 Ministry of Information and Broadcasting seeks stakeholder input on the draft telecommunications rules 2026
