The 2025 China Fair Competition Policy Publicity Week on 8-12 September is themed “Unified National Market, Fair Competition for the Future,” aiming to strengthen societal awareness of fair competition and promote the development of an efficient, standardized, and unified national market with fair competition. On 8 September, the Supreme People’s Court released eight typical cases...
The highly anticipated Interpretation (II) of the Supreme People’s Court on Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Labor Dispute Cases comes into effect today, 1 September 2025. This new judicial interpretation provides crucial guidance for courts across China on handling complex labor disputes, introducing several significant clarifications that directly impact foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs), foreign...
On 15 September 2025, Shanghai’s revised Several Opinions on Intellectual Property Protection in E-Commerce will take effect until 2030, and guide e-commerce operators to swiftly handle disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and geographical indications. Key provisions include: • Right holders must submit detailed written notices to platforms to trigger takedowns (Art. 10). • Sellers can respond...
On 7 August 2025, China’s State Council announced amendments to the Administrative Regulations on the Entry and Exit of Foreign Nationals, effective 1 October 2025. The revision introduces a K-Visa specifically for young foreign professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In a recent Q&A session, officials from the Ministry of Justice, Foreign Ministry, Public Security...
On 7 August 2025, the Supreme People’s Court of China released six groundbreaking foreign-related commercial and maritime mediation cases, highlighting China’s innovative approach to resolving international disputes through its unique “Eastern Wisdom” that features collaborative harmony creating mutual success. These cases demonstrate how Chinese courts successfully mediated complex cross-border conflicts—from maritime cargo damage to multi-million-dollar arbitration enforcement—delivering...
Chinese Premier Li Qiang addressed the opening ceremony of the 2025 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, China, on 26 July 2025. Li said that the Chinese government proposes the creation of a global AI cooperation organization, “We initially considered that the AI cooperation organization’s headquarters should be located...
Following to our previous article [click here to read it] on November 8th, the National People’s Congress (NPC) website of China released the Arbitration Law (Amendment Draft), with a deadline for feedback on opinions set for December 7th. The draft amendments to the People’s Republic of China Arbitration Law (PRCAL), as we see it, help...
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has issued its seventh report on cases involving breaches of the Market Access Negative List, reinforcing the government’s commitment to eliminating local market access barriers and fostering an open, competitive environment. The report highlights ten cases where local governments had introduced unlawful restrictions, ranging from mandatory local registration...
China’s approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) reflects its ambition to lead in both innovation and governance. With the rapid expansion of AI technologies across industries, the government has introduced comprehensive laws and draft standards to address the ethical, security, and operational challenges posed by AI. This article explores key regulations, including the Provisional Measures...
On September 9, during a press conference hosted by the Supreme People’s Court, the 2023 Annual Report on Judicial Review of Commercial Arbitration was unveiled. The Report showcases significant developments in China’s arbitration sector, particularly the ongoing revision of the Arbitration Law initiated by the Ministry of Justice. Yang Xiangbin, Director of the Public Legal...
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