China Justice Observer

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team

China’s newly amended Administrative Penalty Law entered into force on 15 July 2021, establishing the principle of “no penalties for first violation” for the first time.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team

In July 2021, the Ministry of Justice issued the “Opinions on Deepening the Reform of Notarization System and Mechanism to Promote the Healthy Development of Notarization” (关于深化公证体制机制改革 促进公证事业健康发展的意见), which sets forth provisions in expanding the coverage of notary services and strengthening the information-based development of notary services.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team

In July 2021, the State Administration for Market Regulation and other four authorities jointly issued the "Implementing Rules for the Fair Competition Review”, detailing the rules for the fair-competition review system.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team

In June 2021, the Standing Committee of Shenzhen Municipal People's Congress issued the “Data Regulation of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone” (深圳经济特区数据条例), which is China's first local comprehensive legislation in data protection.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team

In June 2021, China’s Ministry of Commerce released the “Report on China’s Foreign Trade Situations” (Spring 2021) (中国对外贸易形势报告(2021年春季)), reviewing of China’s foreign trade performance from 2020 to 2021 spring with an analysis of its developing environment in 2021.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team

In July 2021, the People’s Bank of China and Beijing Municipal Finance Bureau jointly issued the “Warning Statement of Preventing Risks in Virtual Currency Trading”, prohibiting relevant institutions from providing services for virtual currency business.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team

In June 2021, China’s Ministry of Commerce released “Guidelines for Enterprises to Use Investment Treaties” (the "Guidelines", 企业利用投资协定参考指南), detailing how to use Investment Treaties for enterprises engaged in outbound investment.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team

With China taking active role in controlling carbon emission in recent years, the Standing Committee of Shenzhen Municipal People’s Congress issued “Regulation of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone on the Ecological Environment Protection” (深圳经济特区生态环境保护条例) in June 2021.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team

In July 2021, China's State Administration for Market Regulation released the "Provisions on Administrative Penalties against Price-related Illegal Activities (Draft for Public Comment)" (价格违法行为行政处罚规定(修订征求意见稿)).

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team

Goods for Family Farming (home business) = Goods for Commercial Purpose, says a local court in Shandong Province, China, in Yang v. Yucheng Huayu Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (2021).