China Imposes Export Controls on Gallium and Germanium

In July 2023, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and General Administration of Customs (GAC) issued the “Announcement on Export Control of Gallium and Germanium-Related Items” (Announcement No. 23 [2023]).

SPC Launches Legal Q&A Website — LawAnswers.cn

In July 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) launched LawAnswers.cn, an internal Q&A platform to facilitate legal consultation and knowledge exchange for personnel working in courts at all levels nationwide.

China Enacts Law on Barrier-Free Environment

In June 2023, China’s legislature, the National People’s Congress, passed the Law on the Creation of Barrier-free Environment (无障碍环境建设法).

Vietnamese Supreme Court Upholds Enforcement of Chinese Arbitral Award for the First Time

In December 2022, the Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam upheld a trial court's decision to recognize and enforce an arbitral award from the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SIAC).

China Requires Filing of Deep Synthesis/Deepfake Algorithms

In June 2023, China’s internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced the first batch of algorithms and their service providers that went through the filing process.

China Approves Five Foreign Law Firms to Establish Branches in China

In June 2023, China’s Ministry of Justice announced that it has granted permission for five foreign law firms, including ALLEN & GLEDHILL LLP (SINGAPORE), to establish representative offices in China.

China Issues Regulations for UAV Management

In May 2023, China issued the “Interim Regulations for Managing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Flight”, which will take effect from 1 Jan. 2024. An airworthiness permit from the civil aviation authority of the State Council is required for any entities engaged in the design, production, import, flight, and maintenance of medium and large civil UAV systems.

Debtor in China’s First Personal Bankruptcy Case Concludes Bankruptcy Proceedings

In June 2023, the Shenzhen Bankruptcy Tribunal of the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court served a civil ruling to Liang Wenjin, the debtor in China’s first domestic personal bankruptcy case, declaring the case concluded and his outstanding debts discharged.

SPC Publishes Typical Sports-Related Cases

In June 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Court held a press conference to release, for the first time, typical civil cases involving sports disputes.