Huan Zhu
To Rein In Illegal IP Practices, Chinese IP Agency Sets Out Penalties
Earlier this year, China's intellectual property agency issued a new document that attempts to use administrative penalties to address unlawful acts in the area of intellectual property, such as malicious trademark registration and patent application using fraudulent data.
China Supports Companies Listing Overseas, Says Vice Premier
At a recent meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Committee under the State Council, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said that the Chinese government supports companies listing overseas, and is making progress on working with the United States to find a "specific cooperation plan" to bridge legislative
U.S. Bans Chinese Brand Li-Ning Products over Use of North Korean Labor
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency recently announced that it would block goods from the Li-Ning Sporting Goods company due to their alleged use of North Korean labor.
Experts Weigh In on Implications for China of Russian Sanctions
At a recent event organized by the University of California San Diego, experts described a tightrope that China is walking in terms of the Western sanctions on Russia. One expert suggested that the United States could lift tariffs imposed on Chinese goods as an olive branch.
China Issues Draft Regulation on Network Protection for Minors
Recently, China's cyber agency issued a draft of its internet protection regulation for minors, which imposes obligations on tech companies in protecting minors' personal information as well as providing special services to minors.
SEC Identifies Five Chinese Companies for Delisting; Beijing Says "Positive Progress" Is Being Made
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) identified five Chinese companies as part of the process of delisting Chinese companies that fail to comply with a 2020 U.S. law. In the meantime, Chinese regulators seem confident that "cooperation arrangements" are possible.
Chinese Premier Calls for U.S.-China Engagement
At a press conference on March 11, the Chinese Premier called on the U.S. to engage with China more while giving each other some space. He also called for the U.S. to ease export bans on China.