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WTO Services Trade Meeting Sees Several China Trade Issues Raised Again
At a WTO meeting of the Council for Trade in Services on May 16, 2022, several trade issues involving China that had been raised previously were on the agenda again.
U.S. Senators Call for Investigation of Stock Trade Platforms with Ties to China
Five Republican Senators are calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate two stock trading platforms because of concerns about their data sharing practices and potential access by the CCP.
Didi Fined Over 1 Billion USD for Data Violations
After a year long investigation, the Chinese cyber regulator announced a fine of over 1 billion US dollars on ride-hailing company Didi for violating laws on cybersecurity, data security and personal information protection. This marks the end of China's first cybersecurity review.
House GOP Leaders Continue Push on TikTok Data Issues
U.S. House Republican Committee leaders today sent two letters related to TikTok, one calling on the Biden administration "to step up to hold [TikTok] accountable," and the other "to demand answers from TikTok leadership."
TikTok Responds to Australian Senator on Data Issues
In response to a letter from an Australian Senator, TikTok has asserted that Australians' data is secure, but the Senator continues to have doubts.
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.
