China’s anti-corruption laws have been stringent for many years. On 1 January 1980, the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC Criminal Law”) containing the criminal offences of bribery and corruption came...more
On September 1, 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPCSC) of the PRC adopted the amendments to the Civil Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China (the Amended CPL). The amendments...more
China’s SAMR published a draft amendment to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, which overhauls the commercial bribery provisions for giving, instructing, and accepting bribes.
Key Points: In summary, the proposed commercial...more
China’s anti-corruption laws have been stringent for many years. On 1 January 1980, the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC Criminal Law”) containing the criminal offences of bribery and corruption came...more
The new law is expected to overcome jurisdictional barriers and better promote business interactions in Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Key Points:
..Hong Kong recently passed a new law to enact a January 2019...more
China’s anti-corruption laws have been stringent for many years. On 1 January 1980, the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC Criminal Law”) containing the criminal offences of bribery and corruption came...more
We are pleased to present the seventh edition of Global Legal Insights – Bribery and Corruption. This book sets out the legal environment in relation to bribery and corruption enforcement in 28 countries and one region...more
3/12/2020
/ Anti-Bribery ,
Anti-Corruption ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bribery ,
China ,
Compliance ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Money Laundering ,
Multinationals ,
White Collar Crimes
The pilot guidance may help multinational companies address certain challenges they have previously faced when doing business with Chinese SOEs.
Key Points:
..Following extensive research and consultation, the SASAC has...more
Brief overview of the law and enforcement regime -
China has had strong anti-corruption laws for many years. On 1 January 1980, the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC Criminal Law”), containing the...more
12/14/2018
/ Anti-Bribery ,
Anti-Corruption ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bribery ,
Compliance ,
Corruption ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fraud ,
White Collar Crimes
China has had strong anti-corruption laws for many years. On 1 January 1980, the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC Criminal Law”), containing the criminal offences of bribery and corruption, came into...more
China clarifies the scope of its commercial bribery law, which has important implications for companies and individuals doing business in China.
Key Points: The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress has...more
The modified draft amendments clarify the scope of commercial bribery, provide helpful exceptions, and increase penalties.
Key Points: The Law Committee of the National People’s Congress has released a Second Draft of...more
Official guidance has expanded the scope of laws and provided examples of illegal uses.
Key Points:
..The definition of “personal information” has been expanded to include data points used for tracking individuals...more
On March 15, 2017, the National People’s Congress (the NPC), the national legislature of People’s Republic of China (the PRC), passed the General Provisions of the Civil Law (the General Provisions). To better protect rights...more
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued Draft Measures for public comment on April 11 on Security Assessment for Cross-border Transmission of Personal Information and Critical Data (the Draft Measures). The Draft...more
While new legislation introduces the right to one’s personal information and specifies data protection, the definition and scope of lawful uses remains uncertain.
Key Points:
..A personal information right is...more
The current draft grants Chinese regulators broad discretion to prohibit data transfers.
Key Points:
..The draft requires both the consent of the data subjects and/or the permission of the regulators for any...more