China has a New Plan to Strengthen its Data Economy
A new set of guidelines provides details on building basic data systems in China. We explain their significance for foreign investment.
UPDATE: Finalized China Data Protection Measures for Industrial and Telecom Companies Released
China’s MIIT released the final version of the Measures for Data Security Management in the Field of Industry and Information Technology after two rounds of public comments. The document will come into force on January 1, 2023.
China FDI and Foreign Trade Recovers After COVID – May 2022 Data
China FDI and trade data for May indicate recovery after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. We discuss the data and measures for stabilizing foreign trade and investment.
“Eastern Data, Western Computing” – China’s Big Plan to Boost Data Center Computing Power Across Regions
China data centers will be further expanded in a new plan that seeks to improve efficiency and capacity by sending eastern data to western regions.
Shenzhen’s New Data Regulations Explained
Shenzhen’s data regulations come on the heels of the national Data Security Law and the second revision of the draft Personal Information Protection Law. They cover the collection, storage, and transfer of personal data as well as tackle the under-regulated data trading market.
A Close Reading of China’s Data Security Law, in Effect Sept. 1, 2021
We discuss key points of China’s Data Security Law as well as gaps in provisions that introduce compliance risks for companies.
China Releases Data Security Law: Some Expert Observations and Comments
We discuss key points of China’s Data Security Law, which will come in effect September 1, 2021, and corporate strategies to ensure compliance.
Personal Data Regulation in China: Personal Information Protection Law, Other Rules Amended
Internet businesses and companies processing personal data in China are advised to track latest regulatory developments supporting data security to remain compliant.