Huan Zhu
China Drops Some COVID-Related Import Measures
China's Customs agency and health authorities recently announced that they will lift COVID test requirements on some imports and abolish the practice of emergency import suspension when goods have tested positive for COVID. This change addresses an issue that trading partners, including the United States, have complained about
China Fines SoftBank, Alibaba, Tencent and Others for Antitrust Violations
The Chinese market regulator punished Softbank, Bombardier Transportation Sweden, Alibaba, Tencent and many other companies for violating the declaration requirement in antitrust laws.
II-VI's Acquisition of Coherent Completed with China's Conditional Antitrust Approval
China's market regulator recently conditionally approved American company II-VI's acquisition of Coherent. The agency's conclusion and conditions are summarized below.
Rules on Security Review of Chinese Data Outflows Take Effect September 1
On July 7, China's Cybersecurity watchdog issued the finalized version of a long awaited regulation that could have a huge impact on cross border data transfers. The new regulation will be effective on September 1.
CAC Drafts Standard Contracts for Personal Data Outflows
Recently the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued a draft regulation on standard contracts related to personal information exports. CAC is now soliciting comments on the draft until July 29.
China Allows Imports of Citrus Fruit from Zimbabwe
As of July 1, China started allowing imports of citrus fruit from Zimbabwe, the first kind of fresh fruit authorized for import from Zimbabwe.
Chinese IP Agency Kicks Off Work to Create IP "Highlands"
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) recently announced a plan to establish demonstration zones for intellectual property rights (IPR) protection by 2025.
