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Firms guide on 20-year renewal of SAIC-GM joint venture
SAIC Motor and General Motors sign a renewal agreement, extending the term of their joint venture, SAIC-GM, by 20 years to 2047
Former Microsoft legal and strategic head joins HK’s Redotpay
Li Chen, former Microsoft strategic partnership head for Greater China, Asean, Japan and South Korea, joins RedotPay as general counsel
Tianyu Bio’s former vice president joins Hui Ye as counsel
Yang Jingjing, SSE-listed Tianyu Bio Technology’s former vice president, joins Hui Ye as counsel in Shanghai
Han Kun officially opens Hangzhou office, cements presence
The Han Kun Hangzhou office held its opening ceremony on 10 August and is formally based at the International Financial Center
China revises insider trading rules, moves scrutiny earlier
China’s first revision since 2012 of insider trading rules that took effect on 27 July 2026 signal continued tightening of regulatory enforcement, say lawyers
Zhongji Innolight listing is largest Hong Kong IPO since 2019
Zhongji Innolight’s HKD53.41 billion HKEX debut makes it the largest Hong Kong IPO since 2019
Joint-Win expands national footprint with new Kunming office
Joint Win Partners’ new office in Kunming, Yunnan province, marks its 15th domestic branch
Beauty giant Proya grows controlling stake in Flower Knows
Chinese beauty giant Proya’s latest RMB351 million investment to acquire 12.55% in Flower Knows secures 51% controlling stake in cosmetics brand
Shihui adds AI sector and tech firm global expansion partner
Shihui Partners recruits Shirley Zhao as a partner based in Shenzhen to better serve AI technology companies
Lawyers analyse China’s drug trial data protection rules
China’s new drug trial data protection rules are considered a boost for development, but some lawyers warn disputes may arise
The wrap
China revises insider trading rules, moves scrutiny earlier
China’s first revision since 2012 of insider trading rules that took effect on 27 July 2026 signal continued tightening of regulatory enforcement, say lawyers
Lawyers analyse China’s drug trial data protection rules
China’s new drug trial data protection rules are considered a boost for development, but some lawyers warn disputes may arise
‘Companies face pain’ as China’s new PE rules tighten oversight
China’s issues new guiding opinions to tighten regulatory oversight on the private equity industry and companies face “growing pains”
Lawyers urge substantive compliance on cross-border brokers
Futu, Tiger Brokers and Longbridge face action by China’s market regulator, prompting lawyers to urge companies to avoid regulatory grey areas.
Boom in panda bond issuances set to flourish, say lawyers
The appeal of panda bonds surges in 2026, with issuance volume reaching RMB88.24 billion (USD13 billion) in a record high for a single quarter
AI ethics rules tighten scrutiny, test compliance: lawyers
New rules on the ethics and application of artificial intelligence technology has significantly raised the level and rigour of review
Market pulse
Former Microsoft legal and strategic head joins HK’s Redotpay
Li Chen, former Microsoft strategic partnership head for Greater China, Asean, Japan and South Korea, joins RedotPay as general counsel
Tianyu Bio’s former vice president joins Hui Ye as counsel
Yang Jingjing, SSE-listed Tianyu Bio Technology’s former vice president, joins Hui Ye as counsel in Shanghai
Han Kun officially opens Hangzhou office, cements presence
The Han Kun Hangzhou office held its opening ceremony on 10 August and is formally based at the International Financial Center
CBLJ In-house Impact Awards open for submission
The 2026 In-house Impact Awards are open for submissions, recognizing in-house legal teams' contributions
Grandall adds asset management and finance partners
Grandall Law Firm recruits Xie Zhensheng and Cui Bo as equity partners at its Guangzhou and Xi’an offices, respectively
Joint-Win expands national footprint with new Kunming office
Joint Win Partners’ new office in Kunming, Yunnan province, marks its 15th domestic branch
Deal highlights
Firms guide on 20-year renewal of SAIC-GM joint venture
SAIC Motor and General Motors sign a renewal agreement, extending the term of their joint venture, SAIC-GM, by 20 years to 2047
Lee & Lee and Allen & Gledhill advise on Wheelock Place sale
Wharf REIC secures an agreement to sell Wheelock Place in Singapore for USD864.8 million, with an expected profit of USD128.8 million
Sundial, Zhong Lun assist on JLC’s RMB4.69bn Shenzhen IPO
Electronic industry services provider JLC Technology lists on the SZSE main board on 4 August, raising around RMB4.69 billion (USD 695 million)
Indonesia issues first RMB7bn sovereign panda bonds in China
Indonesia issues its first sovereign panda bonds in China, raising RMB7 billion (USD1.04 billion) in the largest single such issuance to date
Zhongji Innolight listing is largest Hong Kong IPO since 2019
Zhongji Innolight’s HKD53.41 billion HKEX debut makes it the largest Hong Kong IPO since 2019
Beauty giant Proya grows controlling stake in Flower Knows
Chinese beauty giant Proya’s latest RMB351 million investment to acquire 12.55% in Flower Knows secures 51% controlling stake in cosmetics brand
