Regional Round-Up: China Q1 2025
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US’ Wide-Ranging Fees on Chinese-Linked Vessels Set to Increase Costs and Cause Disruptions in Maritime and Shipbuilding Industries
Following from the general uncertainty regarding the tariffs sought to be imposed by the United States of America (“US”) on the People’s Republic of China (“China”), the US Trade Representative issued final proposals on 17 April 2025, seeking to: (i) impose fees on Chinese-owned, Chinese-operated and/or Chinese-built vessels; and (ii) instead shift towards favouring US-built, US-flagged and US-operated vessels. This marks a landmark moment for the global maritime and shipbuilding sectors.
China has responded to warn that the new fees will ultimately fail in their stated aim of revitalising the US shipbuilding industry, and will be detrimental to all parties, drive up global shipping costs, disrupt the stability of global production and supply chains, increase inflationary pressure within the US, and harm the interests of US consumers and businesses.
This Update covers the significant aspects of these proposals, including the categories of fees to be imposed across two phases, and the available exemptions. It also discusses their potential impact on various businesses (especially for container carriers, car carriers and larger tankers, such as very large crude carriers) which look to be the hardest hit by the imposition of these fees.
Investing in the UAE & Middle East: Growth Opportunities & Legal Insights
On 23 April 2025, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE“) Singapore Business Council and Rajah & Tann Singapore organised an event
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China Issues Regulations on Resolving Foreign-Related IP Disputes
China’s State Council has issued an 18-article regulation on resolving intellectual property (“IP”) disputes related to foreign matters (“IP Regulation”), which will take effect on 1 May 2025.
The IP Regulation is China’s first administrative document providing for the standardised management of IP cases related to foreign matters, aiming to establish efficient and convenient resolution mechanisms and services for citizens and organisations involved in such disputes. The IP Regulation further seeks to facilitate the opening-up of China’s IP industry, providing a framework for domestic enterprises to pursue global expansion.
This Update highlights the key features of the IP Regulation.
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China Issues Implementation Measures for the Administration of Company Registration
On 20 December 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) promulgated the Implementation Measures for the Administration of Company Registration, “Implementation Measures”) to implement the new PRC Company Law and the Implementation of the Administrative System for the Registration of Registered Capital under the PRC Company Law .
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Regional Round-Up: China Q4 2024 (Year in Review Edition)
We are pleased to share with you our 2024 year-in-review of the Regional Round-up for our China Office. In the “Looking Back: 2024” section, we highlight the key legal and regulatory developments affecting China in 2024. In the “Gazing Into: 2025” section, we look ahead to some key areas of development that you should take note of in the year to come, referencing the legal and business trends shaping the potential legislative and regulatory changes in China.
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PRC Issues Draft Personal Information Protection Certification Measures for Cross-Border Data Transfers
The Cyberspace Administration of China is conducting a public consultation on the Personal Information Protection Certification Measures (Draft for Comments) (“Draft Measures”) from 3 January to 3 February 2025.
Happy New Year from Rajah & Tann Asia
2024 has been phenomenal for Rajah & Tann Asia, as we celebrated our network’s 10th Anniversary and launched a new office in Shenzhen, China. As we reflect on a successful year, we’re thrilled to share our plans for the upcoming year.
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Commencement of China-Singapore FTA Further Upgrade Protocol (w.e.f. 31 Dec 2024) – Enhancing Market Access and Clarifying Rules for Singapore Businesses
On 30 December 2024, the Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore announced that the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (“CSFTA”) Further Upgrade Protocol, signed in December 2023, will enter into force on 31 December 2024.
PRC Issues Emergency Response Plan for Data Security Incidents for Trial Implementation
On 31 October 2024, the People’s Republic of China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the Emergency Response Plan for Data Security Incidents in the Field of Industry and Information Technology (for Trial Implementation) (the “Emergency Plan”, 工业和信息化领域数据安全事件应急预案(试行)).
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Multi-Jurisdiction Common Ground Taxonomy Released to Improve Interoperability of Sustainable Finance Taxonomies across China, the EU and Singapore
The Multi-Jurisdiction Common Ground Taxonomy (“M-CGT“) was presented on 14 November 2024, being a collaborative effort by the Monetary Authority
Singapore and China Enhance Financial Cooperation with New Green Finance and Capital Markets Initiatives
On 11 November 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS“) announced new green finance and capital markets initiatives to enhance
Regional Round-Up: China Q3 2024
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in China.
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Substantial Conclusion of ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Negotiations
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (“ASEAN”) member states and China have substantially concluded the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (“ACFTA”) 3.0 Upgrade negotiations.
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A Guide to Private M&A in Asia
According to the ASEAN Investment report, foreign direct investments (“FDI”) inflows to developing Asia remained robust at US$662 billion in 2022.
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Regional Round-Up: China Q2 2024
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in China.
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Listing in Singapore for PRC Enterprises
On 30 April 2024, SGX Group, AllBright Law Offices and Rajah & Tann Singapore jointly organised a webinar titled “Listing
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Regional Round-Up: Singapore Q1 2024
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Regional Round-Up: China Q1 2024
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Judicial Assistance between Singapore and China – Singapore Court Highlights Importance of Observing Prescribed Treaty Procedure
In an age where commercial disputes frequently span multiple jurisdictions, litigants may find themselves seeking to obtain the participation of parties located abroad, or to obtain evidence from parties in foreign jurisdictions..
China Relaxes Rules on Cross-Border Data Flow
On 22 March 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China published the long-awaited Regulations on Promoting and Regulating the Cross-border Data Flow (《促进和规范数据跨境流动规定》), which came into immediate effect.
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2024 Conference on International Industrial Cooperation (Singapore) & China’s Machinery and Electronics Show
On 20 March 2024, Chia Kim Huat, Regional Head of Rajah & Tann’s Corporate & Transactional Group, and Hew Kian Heong, Head of the International Arbitration, Construction & Projects Practice at Rajah & Tann Singapore Shanghai Representative Office, were among the speakers at the session on “Corporate Governance & Compliance Practices” at the 2024 Conference on International Industrial Cooperation (Singapore) & China’s Machinery and Electronics Show.
Regional Competition Report 2023
2023 has shown that the Competition regulators in Southeast Asia are a force to be reckoned with, taking a front-seat in the region.
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Regional Round-Up: China Q4 2023 (Year in Review Edition)
We are pleased to share with you our 2023 year-in-review of the Regional Round-up for our China Office. In the “Looking Back: 2023” section, we highlight the key legal and regulatory developments affecting China in 2023. In the “Gazing Into: 2024” section, we look ahead to some key areas of development that you should take note of in the year to come, referencing the legal and business trends shaping the potential legislative and regulatory changes in China.
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Regional Trade Year-end Highlights 2023
To wrap up the year 2023 and further to our Regional Trade Mid-year Highlights issued in August last year, we are pleased to present an overview of the various trade law related developments in the region.
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China’s Newly Released Draft Measures on Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents
On 8 December 2023, the People’s Republic of China issued the Draft Administrative Measures on Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents (网络安全事件报告管理办法（征求意见稿）for public consultation.
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Confidentiality in Arbitration-related Court Proceedings – Positions in Singapore, Malaysia and China
Most jurisdictions worldwide uphold the concept of open justice, with court proceedings generally being conducted in public by default. Conversely, arbitral proceedings and associated documents are generally subject to the principle of confidentiality, with parties to the arbitration prohibited from disclosing details of the arbitration to third parties.
Regional Round-Up: China Q3 2023
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in China.
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Rajah & Tann Asia Member Firms, Members of Lifesciences Asia-Pacific Network (LAN), Contribute to the Singapore and Indonesia Chapters of Medical Device Cybersecurity Guide
Two member firms of Rajah & Tann Asia, Rajah & Tann Singapore and Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (“AHP“), are members
A Guide to the Real Estate Industry in Asia
A keen understanding of the nature of real estate and the legal and regulatory issues related to this asset class
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The Rise of Arbitration in the Asia-Pacific Region” – Rajah & Tann Contributes to The Asia-Pacific Arbitration Review 2024
Rajah & Tann Singapore has contributed a chapter titled “The rise of arbitration in the Asia-Pacific region” to The Asia-Pacific
Regional Trade Mid-Year Highlights 2023
2023 has been an odd year where seemingly global trade appears to have slowed down somewhat. Yet, trade regulations have
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Rajah & Tann Member Firms Contribute the Singapore and Thailand Chapters of Contract Laws of Asia – Limitations of Liability
Released by the Asian Business Law Institute (ABLI) with support from its parent organization Singapore Academy of Law, the Contract
Regional Round-Up: China Q2 2023
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in China.
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Regional Round-Up: Singapore Q2 2023
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in Singapore.
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China Issues Draft Administrative Measures for Generative Artificial Intelligence Services
Global interest in Generative AI technologies has increased tremendously in recent months, given the emergence of ChatGPT (followed by similar technologies).
Green Finance Taskforce Established to Strengthen Collaboration in Green and Transition Finance between China and Singapore
On 21 April 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS“) and the People’s Bank of China (PBC) announced the establishment
Regional Round-Up: China Q1 2023
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Rajah & Tann Asia Member Firms Contribute to Contract Laws of Asia – Model Clauses for Contracting in Asia
Two member firms of Rajah & Tann Asia, Rajah & Tann Singapore and R&T Asia (Thailand), have contributed to the
New Regulations for Filing-Based Administration of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies
On 17 February 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission published new regulations for the filing-based administration of overseas securities offering
Rajah & Tann Asia Member Firms Contribute the Singapore and Thailand Chapters of Contract Laws of Asia – Liquidated Damages and Penalty Clauses
Two member firms of Rajah & Tann Asia, Rajah & Tann Singapore and R&T Asia (Thailand), have contributed the Singapore
Rajah & Tann Asia Member Firms, Members of Lifesciences Asia-Pacific Network (LAN), Contribute to the Singapore and Indonesia Chapters of Comparative Study: Patent Linkage Systems in APAC
Two member firms of Rajah & Tann Asia, Rajah & Tann Singapore and Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (“AHP“), are members
Regional Round-Up: China Q3 2022
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in China.
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Rajah & Tann Asia Member Firms Contribute the Singapore and Thailand Chapters of Contract Laws of Asia – Indemnities
Two member firms of Rajah & Tann Asia, Rajah & Tann Singapore and R&T Asia (Thailand), have contributed the Singapore
Rajah & Tann Asia Member Firms, Members of Lifesciences Asia-Pacific Network, Produce Guides to Support the Lifesciences Sector on Legal Issues
Two member firms of Rajah & Tann Asia, Rajah & Tann Singapore and Assegaf Hamzah & Partners, are members of
Regional Round-Up: China Q2 2022
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in China.
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Draft Law Makes Substantive Amendments to the Rules in Connection with Interim Measures in Arbitration
Interim measures, also known as “interim relief”, refer to temporary measures that are granted prior to the final arbitral award.
“The Rise of Arbitration in the Asia-Pacific” – Rajah & Tann Contributes to Global Arbitration Review
Rajah & Tann Singapore has contributed a chapter titled “The rise of arbitration in the Asia-Pacific” to “The Asia-Pacific Arbitration
Rajah & Tann Provides Singapore Jurisdictional Insights to the Guide on the Treatment of Insolvent Micro and Small Enterprises in Asia
The Guide on the Treatment of Insolvent Micro and Small Enterprises in Asia (“Guide“) has been jointly released by the
Regional Round-Up: China Q1 2022
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in China.
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Bills of Lading Signed by or on Behalf of the Master – Is it an Owner’s Bill or a Charterer’s Bill?
The identity of the contractual carrier in a bill of lading contract is a matter of importance. A bill of
Rajah & Tann Contributes Article on “Investment opportunities in ASEAN post-RCEP” to India Business Law Journal
Rajah & Tann recently contributed an article titled “Investment opportunities in ASEAN post-RCEP” to the India Business Law Journal, a
Draft Law Potentially Lifts Prohibition on Ad Hoc Arbitrations in China
Arbitrations are by-and-large divided into two categories – those that are administered by an arbitral institution (institutional arbitrations) and those
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Rajah & Tann Contributes to Lex Mundi’s Global M&A Trends Report 2022
We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of the Global M&A Trends Report 2022 (“Report“) published by
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China Will Enter a New Era of Personal Information Protection
On 20 August 2021, the 13th National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China passed the Personal Information Protection
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China’s Data Security Law Comes into Effect on 1 September 2021
The Data Security Law of the People’s Republic of China (中华人民共和国数据安全法) (“Data Security Law”), which was passed by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China on 10 June 2021, has come into effect from today, 1 September 2021.
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Does an Arbitration Agreement bind the Undisclosed Principal to a Contract?
In June 2020, the Beijing No. 4 Intermediate People’s Court (“Court”) granted a civil ruling (“Beijing Ruling”) which dismissed the application to set aside an arbitral award issued by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (“CIETAC”).
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