With the amended Counter-Espionage Law, China has broadened its definition of “espionage” to give information related to “national security and interests” the same protections already given to state secrets.
The amended...more
Recent U.S. IPOs of Chinese companies prompt data security concerns among government authorities, leading to a tightening of cyber regulations.
Cybersecurity review will be mandatory for (i) purchase of network products and...more
The Blocking Statute provides the legal basis for refusing to recognize, implement, and comply with unjustified extraterritorial application of foreign legislations and sanctions that prohibit or restrict normal economic,...more
The new national security review system will target foreign investment in military sectors and investment that involves obtaining actual control of important agricultural products, natural energy, heavy equipment...more
The Encryption Export List is the first list of controlled items after the issuance and implementation of China’s new Export Control Law. Under the previous legal regime, China imposed export licensing requirements on the...more
On September 19, 2020 (September 18, 2020 U.S. EDT), China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) published the Provisions on the Unreliable Entity List (UEL Provisions), which took effect on the same date.
On May 31, 2019,...more
China’s current leadership has attached significant attention to network security, which is deemed to be a core aspect of national security. In early 2014, China’s President, Xi Jinping, who is also the head of the Office for...more