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Han Kun Releases Its 2024 VC/PE Data Analysis Report

01 September 2025 by Han Kun Law Offices - China

Onshore transactions continued to gain strength, while in offshore transactions the direct shareholding structure outperformed the VIE structure.

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Han Kun Releases Its 2024 VC/PE Data Analysis Report

01 September 2025 by Han Kun Law Offices - China

Onshore transactions continued to gain strength, while in offshore transactions the direct shareholding structure outperformed the VIE structure.

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China: New Notice on Reforming Foreign Exchange Administration for Cross-border Investment and Financing (Draft for Public Comments)

07 July 2025 by Global Law Office - China

On June 18, 2025, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of China (the “SAFE”) released the “Notice of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Matters Related to Deepening Reforms in Foreign Exchange Administration for Cross-border Investment and Financing (Draft for Public Comments)” (hereinafter referred to as the “Notice”) and solicited public comments.

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China legal update: Two Ministries Jointly Issue Announcement to Support the Issuance of Science and Technology Innovation Bonds

19 June 2025 by Beijing Grandway Law Offices - China

On May 6, 2025, the People’s Bank Of China (PBC) and China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) jointly issued the Announcement on Issues Concerning Supporting the Issuance of Science and Technology Innovation Bonds (the “Announcement”), aiming to accelerate the development of a multi-level bond market and to support the financing of science and technology innovation enterprises. The Announcement came into effect upon publication.

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China legal update: Two Ministries Jointly Issue Announcement to Support the Issuance of Science and Technology Innovation Bonds

19 June 2025 by Beijing Grandway Law Offices - China

On May 6, 2025, the People’s Bank Of China (PBC) and China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) jointly issued the Announcement on Issues Concerning Supporting the Issuance of Science and Technology Innovation Bonds (the “Announcement”), aiming to accelerate the development of a multi-level bond market and to support the financing of science and technology innovation enterprises. The Announcement came into effect upon publication.

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China: New Era of Filing for Overseas Listing Series (XII) – Hong Kong Listing of A-share Listed Companies

19 June 2025 by Han Kun Law Offices - China

In April 2024, the China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC") issued five cooperation measures with Hong Kong regarding the capital markets to support leading mainland companies to list in Hong Kong. In October 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong ("SFC") and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK") issued the Joint Statement on Optimizing the Timetable of the Examination and Approval Process for New Listing Applications, which sets up a "fast examination and approval channel" for eligible A-share listed companies whose valuation is above RMB 10 billion. Under the support and guidance of relevant policies, since the second half of 2024, a large number of A-share listed companies have been preparing to issue H shares for listing in Hong Kong.

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China: New Era of Filing for Overseas Listing Series (XII) – Hong Kong Listing of A-share Listed Companies

19 June 2025 by Han Kun Law Offices - China

In April 2024, the China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC") issued five cooperation measures with Hong Kong regarding the capital markets to support leading mainland companies to list in Hong Kong. In October 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong ("SFC") and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK") issued the Joint Statement on Optimizing the Timetable of the Examination and Approval Process for New Listing Applications, which sets up a "fast examination and approval channel" for eligible A-share listed companies whose valuation is above RMB 10 billion. Under the support and guidance of relevant policies, since the second half of 2024, a large number of A-share listed companies have been preparing to issue H shares for listing in Hong Kong.

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DEAL OF THE MONTH - JUNE 2025

17 June 2025 by

asialaw's Deal of the Month for June 2025 is...

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LAWYER OF THE MONTH - JUNE 2025

17 June 2025 by asialaw

asialaw's Lawyer of the Month for June 2025 is...

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China: AllBright Successfully Defends Bruce Lee's Trademark Rights – Zhen Gongfu's Series of Trademarks Declared Invalid

20 May 2025 by AllBright Law Offices - China

The Beijing Intellectual Property Court and the Beijing Higher People's Court have upheld a final judgment confirming the invalidation of 34 graphic trademarks registered by Zhen Gongfu (真功夫), which closely resemble Bruce Lee's iconic image.