Category: Thought Leadership

CHINA | Rent Exemption for Small and Micro Enterprises

The State Government has released several policies to support businesses especially small and micro enterprises during this period The recent wave of COVID-19 in China has severely impacted many business operations. With area or city-wide lockdowns and confirmed cases rapidly increasing per day, businesses are facing cash-flow and staff shortage challenges. The State Government has…

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CHINA | Regulating Algorithms & Protecting Consumers

China issues algorithm provisions to protect online consumers and prohibit unfair competition behaviour. The recently released Administrative Provisions on Algorithm Recommendation of Internet Information Service (“Provisions”) substantially affects technology companies by regulating the use of algorithms. Released by the Cyberspace Administration of China and three other government bodies on 4 January 2022, the Provisions come…

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