China Market Intelligence

Several measures that implement concepts present in China’s Cybersecurity Law were released over the last year. CII, important data, and cross-border data flow concerns remain unresolved.  Several regulations remain in draft form with no discernible timeline for further comment periods or finalized releases.

This past year finally saw more specific guidance on cybersecurity reviews, critical information infrastructure (CII), cross-border data transfers, and personal information, though many...

On July 31, US-China Business Council (USCBC) President Craig Allen testified before the US-China Economic Security Review Commission (USCC) on US companies’ access, risks, and opportunities in China’s health market. His testimony was part of a full day of hearings titled “Exploring the Growing US Reliance on China’s Biotech and Pharmaceutical Products.”

USCC was created to monitor and investigate the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship, and...

China’s IP regulator has boosted efforts to provide a more immediate solution to malicious trademark application while more comprehensive revisions to the Trademark Law are underway. Long awaited draft amendments to the Trademark Law were adopted at this week’s NPC Standing Committee meeting. A new reporting mechanism could enable brand owners to better protect their marks, and the national credit system appears to be gaining ground as a tool for deterring IP infringement.

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Despite the March 2018 government restructuring, many reforms continue to be carried out. China’s annual work plan for 2019 is expected to be released in April. The ongoing trade negotiations may impact the outlook for several industries and issues.  

At last year’s National People’s Congress (NPC), China launched a massive government restructuring to streamline policymaking and enforcement. Throughout the months-long reorganization process, the government continued to move ahead...