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Simmons & Simmons Shenzhen shuffle
Firm opens office in Shenzhen in a move to build capacity in China targeting TMT and reinforce commitment in the region.
Linklaters in Beijing opening
Following Shanghai free trade zone deal, Linklaters' China joint operation partner Zhao Sheng law firm is to open Beijing branch.
Huawei general counsel attacks US “state-sanctioned campaign”
Huawei Technologies calls on US halt a 'state-sanctioned campaign against company,' as general counsel says it will not deliver global cybersecurity and attacks blacklisting.
New law 'catalyst' for tenfold foreign investment increase
US$1.5 trillion of inbound investment into China projected over next 10 years as new foreign investment law kicks in, says Linklaters research.
China promises companies 'we will keep your secrets'
China's promise strengthens lukewarm drafting with a new foreign investment law due to be passed later this week.
Shanghai pioneering securities litigation procedure
Demonstration cases to be used to solve securities disputes, following rapid rises in recent years, the Shanghai Financial Court has announced.
'Legal rebels' break into China
In latest expansion plan, alternative law firm Rimon Law opens its first office in China.
Compliance failures inflicting self-harm
Nearly half of Chinese and Hong Kong companies go ahead with deals despite compliance concerns, according to Baker McKenzie survey.
Huawei founder says company would refuse sharing user secrets
Silent to date on government scrutiny, Huawei chief clarifies the firm's legal response to speculation about confidential data.
China's IP crackdown moves forward
Compensation for victims to be raised and fines increased, as China set to amend legislation to protect IP and punish offenders.
Huawei finance chief lands into legal wrangle
Arrested while changing flights in Canada to be extradited to the US, Huawei's cfo will face bail hearing today, charge not yet specified.
Fish & Richardson to capitalise on China's innovation
IP specialists to open office in Shenzhen renowned as the innovation capital of China's Silicon Valley,
China calls for global collaboraton on AI ethics and law
China's president and vice-premier tell AI experts collaboration needed on the ethical and legal aspects of AI and intellectual property.
Chinese authorities tax crack-down on celebrities
China's highest-paid celebrities targeted by Chinese authorities in coordinated crackdown on 'yin-yang' contracts and tax havens.
You should coco: fakes are 'unavoidable' in China's online retail market
Companies fighting against China to protect intellectual property will not be cheered by comments from Chinese entrepreneur.
China's regulator asks 'Are you an internet firm or a hardware maker?'
Fundamental challenge from regulator as to Xiaomi's identity and business structure, casting doubt over pricing of planned IPO.
ZTE apologises after US$1 billion penalty and promises future compliance
Following ban, agreement imposes a US$1 billion penalty on ZTE and installs a US-selected compliance team.
Market rallies as Chinese regulators issue rules overnight to lure listings
Nine new nine CDR rules were issued overnight to lure companies to list back home, leading to shares rally.
China recovers $268 million in OneCoin cryptocurrency investigation
After a two-year investigation of a cryptocurrency scheme, 98 people prosecuted and $268 million recovered.
China overtakes US as global leader in foreign trademark applications
China is on course to overtake the US as the world's leading source of foreign trademark applications by 2020, according to new research.