The Situation: As part of a series of recent executive actions regarding the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), President Biden issued a new executive order on June 3, 2021—Executive Order 14032—that refines novel sanctions...more
6/30/2021
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Defense Sector ,
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Foreign Policy ,
Foreign Relations ,
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National Security ,
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Securities Transactions ,
Supply Chain
The Development: China's Ministry of Commerce ("MOFCOM") released Rules on Counteracting Unjustified Extra-Territorial Application of Foreign Laws and Other Measures ("Rules") on January 9, 2021. Effective immediately, the...more
On November 12, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled "Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies," which will prohibit U.S. persons from participating...more
The Situation: The new PRC Foreign Investment Law ("FIL"), as well as its Implementing Regulations ("Implementing Regulations"), took effect on January 1, 2020. In addition to the FIL and the Implementing Regulations, the...more
2/27/2020
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Corporate Governance ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Investment ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Tax Issues ,
Investors ,
Joint Venture ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
New Legislation