China's Supreme Court Highlights Landmark Rulings in 2024 Annual Report

In an annual work report, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) showcased a surge in IP cases, particularly within strategic and emerging industries, coupled with highlights of landmark cases on anti-suit injunctions, record-breaking punitive damages awards, and the first application of the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law.
DJI

DJI Motions for Summary Judgment in Chinese Military Designation Case

In a case involving a U.S. Department of Defense designation of Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., commonly known as DJI, as a "Chinese Military Company," DJI has now filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the court should order this designation be removed.
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China Renews Pork and Poultry Export Licenses, Beef Exporters Left in Limbo

In a surprising turn of events given the state of China-U.S. trade relations at the moment, China has renewed export licenses for U.S. pork and poultry facilities that were set to expire last weekend. On the other hand, it did not renew the licenses of hundreds of U.

CK Hutchison Deal Sparks "Extensive Discussion"

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison finds itself at the center of a growing international controversy over its deal to sell its port business, including assets in Panama, to a U.S. firm. The transaction has sparked "extensive discussions" in Hong Kong, underscoring the delicate balance between global

China Moves Forward with WTO Complaint against EU CVDs on EVs

China has filed a panel request in its WTO challenge to the EU's countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.

OpenAI Calls for Chinese AI Ban in Group of Allied Countries

In a submission to the Trump administration, U.S. AI company OpenAI called for the use of export controls to restrict AI diffusion to China through coordination with a group of like-minded countries.

China Releases New Labeling Rules for AI Content

China has introduced new rules to govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating content, requiring clear labels for AI content. This move is an effort to address growing concerns over misinformation and the misuse of AI technologies, including in fraudulent activities.
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