Eight central Chinese agencies recently released the 2026 Guideline on Automotive Data Export Security, which solidifies a sector-specific security regime and provides much-needed clarity on the "when" and "how" of cross-border data movements.

In a strategic move designed to bolster its bioeconomy, China’s State Council recently approved a new pilot program in the Jiangsu Free Trade Zone (FTZ), which will be used as a testing ground for system-wide innovation in the biopharma sector. One of the core innovations of the plan is

Following up on an earlier inquiry, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced a new inquiry into TikTok's practices related to the transfer of European user data to China.

The European Commission announced a preliminary finding that TikTok "does not fulfil the Digital Services Act (DSA)'s obligation to publish an advertisement repository."

On Friday, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced its final decision in an investigation into TikTok's practices related to personal data transfers, finding that TikTok violated EU law and imposing a fine of €530 million.

In recent months, Microsoft has taken steps back from the Chinese market, suspending services for some Chinese clients and winding down several operations. The moves have intensified fears of a deepening technological decoupling between the U.S. and China.

Since 2023, Tesla has been actively working to obtain regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China. However, navigating China's complex regulatory landscape—spanning data security, geographic mapping, and safety standards—has proven to be a challenge. These efforts are now increasingly intertwined with the broader