Banny Wang
Senior Manager, Business Advisory Services
Washington, DC
Banny works as a business advisory services senior manager at USCBC. Prior to joining the Council, she interned at UNICEF, Atlas Corps, and East IP Law Firm. She received her bachelor’s degree in international relations from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, focusing on international law and organizations. While studying at SU, she also minored in Japanese Studies and studied abroad in Osaka, Japan. She is a native speaker of Mandarin, and is professionally proficient in Japanese.
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New Cross-Border Data Developments Relax Some Compliance Burdens
After six months of anticipation, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) finalized the Provisions on Facilitating and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flow on March 22, representing a pivotal step in the evolution of China’s data governance landscape. The provisions serve as a final rule to the draft rule released in September 2023.
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Intellectual Property Rights Industry Update – March 25, 2024
Earlier this month, China held its national Two Sessions, the annual legislative meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Similar to last year, the work report presented at the NPC reiterated China’s commitment to strengthening IP rights protection.
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Navigating China’s IP Policy: Recent Improvements and Remaining Challenges
Aligning with the 24 Measures, a policy directive from the State Council aimed at attracting foreign investment, China’s intellectual property (IP) agencies have undertaken multiple measures aimed at addressing the concerns of foreign IP rights holders.
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It’s Too Early to Tell if the State Council’s “24 Measures” Will Improve the Business Environment
Amid a slowdown in economic growth and reduced domestic consumption, China’s State Council released a 24-point guideline that emphasizes the importance of attracting and utilizing foreign investment to establish what is described as a “new open economic system.” The document, published last month, is essentially a guidebook for other Chinese policymaking bodies which are expected to implement the opinions.
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Inconsistent Enforcement Continues to Stunt China’s Progress in Intellectual Property Reform
China’s protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights remains a key challenge for both US companies and a key issue for the US government. The Office of the US Trade Representative said in its 2023 Special 301 Report that the slow pace of China’s IP reform is a “serious concern.”
