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Revised Cybersecurity Law: New penalties, extends enforcement
China’s Cybersecurity Law was revised on 28 October, its first update since taking effect in 2017
Revised code regulates listed company executives’ conduct
CSRC issued revised corporate governance rules to strengthen conduct and oversight among listed companies
China securities regulator to raise whistleblower rewards
CSRC and Ministry of Finance propose raising whistleblower rewards to RMB1m, with consultation open until 30 Oct
Business Law Updates in China July – August 2025
Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping China's business landscape
HK simplifies listings for biotech, tech firms
Hong Kong launches new initiatives to simplify biotech and tech company listings with a dedicated channel
To share or not to share? Court backs firing over salary disclosure
A Shanghai court upheld a company’s right to fire an employee for violating its salary confidentiality policy?
New rules to regulate facial recognition technology
New rules on face recognition in China take effect June 2025, aiming to balance security, innovation and privacy compliance.
China’s VAT regime enters new era
China passes VAT Law on 25 Dec 2024; to take effect on 1 Jan 2026
Audit rules issued on personal information protection
China's new personal information compliance audit measures will take effect on May 1, 2025
HK introduces draft law on critical infrastructure cybersecurity
Hong Kong introduces draft bill for critical infrastructure cybersecurity
Claiming shortfall for occupational diseases after insurance
Court orders employer to cover occupational disease compensation shortfall
Hong Kong proposes re-domiciliation regime
Hong Kong proposes a re-domiciliation regime for foreign companies
Firms act on Jardine Matheson’s AUD3.4bn purchase of I-MED
Allens, Linklaters, Mallesons, Chapman Tripp and Cooley advise on Jardine Matheson’s AUD3.4 billion acquisition of I MED Radiology Network
Firms act on USD100m note issue for Indonesia gold mine project
Firms counsel parties on Indika Energy’s USD100 million 8.75% senior note issuance to fund a gold mining project in Indonesia
China’s marine warranties: a better balance?
China’s revised Maritime Code recalibrates warranty breach rules, reshaping denial boundaries, risk allocation and standard terms in marine cover
CMS IndusLaw, S&R advise on Bosch-Wheels-Brakes JV
Firms act on a Bosch, Wheels India and Brakes India strategic joint venture to manufacture next-generation air system products for commercial vehicles
Media Group appoints Gao Huandong as general counsel
Gao Huandong, former vice president and general counsel for China at Lenovo Group, joins Media Group as general counsel
Firms act on Edify Energy’s landmark solar power projects
Firma advise on Edify Energy’s first-in-market AUD3 billion development and project financing of the Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap Solar Power Stations in Central Queensland
