Privacy and cybersecurity developments in 2025 were driven by ongoing regulatory development and enforcement. In the United States, federal and state authorities advanced detailed security, audit, and reporting frameworks....more
3/5/2026
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Framework ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Infrastructure ,
International Data Transfers ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
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United States
The State Council of the PRC promulgated the Implementing Regulations of the Drug Administration Law (2026 Revisions) on January 27, 2026, set to take effect on May 15, 2026. This LawFlash provides a summary of the law and...more
2/10/2026
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Clinical Trials ,
Food & Drug Regulations ,
Foreign Investment ,
Government Agencies ,
Life Sciences ,
Manufacturers ,
Multinationals ,
New Regulations ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Supply Chain
Dutch and German authorities are taking action in the semiconductor sector, underscoring the growing need to address supply-chain concerns. US approaches to export controls and foreign investment screening appear to be having...more
11/13/2025
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Competition Authorities ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
Germany ,
National Security ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Relations
Asia’s digital environment—particularly China’s mobile-first business culture and evolving regulatory landscape—is necessitating global companies to rethink Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs. Traditional “one device fits...more
11/5/2025
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China ,
Cooperative Compliance Regime ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Electronic Communications ,
Employment Policies ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Travel ,
Mobile Device Management ,
Mobile Devices ,
Multinationals ,
Online Platforms ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
WeChat
China’s new reporting rules will require Chinese domestic and international internet platform enterprises to submit tax-related information to Chinese tax authorities.
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Circular 7 remains a cornerstone of China’s approach to taxing indirect transfers and continues to influence the structuring of cross-border M&A transactions. While Circular 7’s formal provisions have not changed, the way it...more
The Cyberspace Administration of China, jointly with the State Administration for Market Regulation, officially released the Measures for the Certification of Outbound Personal Information Transfer on October 17, 2025. This...more
The National Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Management Measures (《国家网络安全事件报告管理办法》) were promulgated by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on September 11, 2025 and will take effect on November 1, 2025. These...more
9/22/2025
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Incident Response Plans ,
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Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management
In a move to further bolster data privacy, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China jointly issued a national standard, GB/T 45574-2025, Data Security Technology –...more
9/5/2025
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Consent ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
International Standards ,
New Regulations ,
Personal Data ,
Personal Information ,
Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Sensitive Personal Information
Geopolitical tensions have increasingly impacted business operations in China, prompting multinational companies to adopt contingency strategies, including spin-offs or restructuring. These efforts present both challenges and...more
The State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China have jointly issued a new national standard applicable to companies conducting business in China, GB/T 45574-2025, Data Security...more
From reciprocal tariffs and retaliatory investigations to paused agreements and looming re-escalations, the global tariff landscape remains as turbulent as ever. Morgan Lewis recently hosted a three-part webinar series...more
The Administration for Market Regulation of Shanghai recently finalized penalties totaling RMB 223 million (approx. $31 million) against three pharmaceutical companies for colluding to fix prices and divide markets for...more
The automotive industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital connectivity amid shifting trade policies and...more
The amended Company Law of China (the New Company Law) took effect on July 1, 2024, making substantial changes to existing rules in a wide range of areas including, among others, new timeline requirements for capital...more
President Donald Trump on February 21, 2025 issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum titled the America First Investment Policy to provide guidance to executive departments in their review and decision-making with...more
As of November 1, 2024, China has officially implemented the beneficiary owner information (BOI) filing requirements for all business entities in the country following the effectiveness of the Administrative Measures on...more
China’s main healthcare regulatory bodies, including the National Medical Products Administration, released draft administrative measures for pharmaceutical representatives intended to strengthen anti-corruption efforts and...more
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) on November 13, 2024 issued the Interim Provisions on the Administration of the Domestic Responsible Person Designated by Foreign Marketing Authorization Holders (New...more
The Guangzhou Internet Court released the first ruling interpreting the requirements for cross-border transfer of personal information under the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). This case has significant...more
The China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) recently released the draft of the Compliance Guide for Healthcare Companies to Prevent Commercial Bribery (Draft Guide)....more
The Shanghai Health Commission, together with 13 other governmental authorities in Shanghai, jointly published on October 10, 2024 the Shanghai version of the 2024 Notice on Issuing the Key Points of Correcting Improper...more
Inventive deal structures are on the rise within China’s life sciences industry, with the “NewCo” model having garnered significant interest among Chinese pharmaceutical companies in recent years. In 2024, several landmark...more
China published the finalized Regulation for the Administration of Network Data Security (Network Data Regulation) on September 30, 2024. This regulation was first released as a draft version dated November 2021. Throughout...more
In recent years, China has introduced significant changes to its Drug Administration Law and corresponding legislation, including the nationwide Market Authorization Holder (MAH) system. These reforms aim to boost foreign...more