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China | Implications of the Law on Foreign Relations 

Hold your horses and take a breath.

Subject to certain assumptions surrounding the Law on Foreign Relations of the People’s Republic of China, effective from 1 July, the new law establishes two key points: uphold international law and safeguard national interests by the rule of law.

The Law on Foreign Relations (‘LFR’) is a comprehensive framework for the legal basis for China’s diplomatic policies. Though LFR is the first form of legislation on foreign relations, previous laws and regulations have been […]

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CHINA | Transferring Personal Data Abroad

Globalization and the digital economy have accelerated the international flow of data. Transmitting personal data abroad from China can be tricky to navigate – especially for companies with heavy data traffic.

Many companies transfer the personal information of individuals for daily business operations such as cross-border business or tourism, overseas Cloud storage or IT technology support, globalised employee management within multinationals, cross-border e-commerce, and so forth.

Personal data is confidential information related to privacy, personal property, and personal security. Therefore, data […]

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CHINA | Filing the Standard Contract for Outbound Transfers of Personal Information

Guidelines for Filing the Standard Contract for Outbound Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information (‘Guidelines’) is live now.

With the Measures for the Standard Contract for Outbound Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information in effect from June 1, 2023, the Guidelines (effective from 30 May 2023) serve as a guide for companies filing the Standard Contract for Outbound Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information (Standard Contract).

Companies should note the filing timeline and adjust contractual terms for any outbound personal information transmitted to suppliers […]

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