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.

As a result of Western sanctions, Russia's automotive market has seen a significant shift, with Chinese manufacturers gaining ground in recent years. In response, the Russian government has implemented measures to regulate imports and support domestic manufacturers, seeking to push Chinese automakers to localize some of their production

At the November 2024 meeting of the WTO's Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, for which the minutes were recently circulated, China raised two new concerns related to European auto regulations, and other Members reiterated old concerns with some Chinese measures, including its Cybersecurity Law.

A China-Türkiye WTO dispute over EV and automobile tariffs is proceeding to the next stage, with a panel now established to hear the dispute.

Since 2023, Tesla has been actively working to obtain regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China. However, navigating China's complex regulatory landscape—spanning data security, geographic mapping, and safety standards—has proven to be a challenge. These efforts are now increasingly intertwined with the broader

China is pushing forward with a WTO complaint against Türkiye's duties on EVs and other autos, requesting that a WTO panel adjudicate the matter.

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a final rule prohibiting "certain transactions involving the sale or import of connected vehicles integrating specific pieces of hardware and software, or those components sold separately, with a sufficient nexus to the People’s