The economies of China and the United States are closely connected, with strong trade relationships and mutual dependencies. As both countries compete for leadership in important areas like artificial intelligence, supercomputing, and high technology, Chinese companies operating in the U.S. are encountering a more complicated regulatory landscape, particularly concerning export controls and sanctions. These strict
AnJie Broad Law Firm Blogs
Latest from AnJie Broad Law Firm
A New Milestone in China’s Rule-Based Opening-Up and Trade-Related IP Governance-A Brief Analysis on 2025 Revision of China’s Foreign Trade Law
I. Introduction
On December 27, 2025, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China promulgated the newly revised Foreign Trade Law, which will take effect on March 1, 2026 (the “2025 FTL”). This legislative act marks a pivotal moment in China’s legal framework governing its economic interactions with the…
Chinese New Governance Paradigm for Livestream Sale
China’s livestream e-commerce industry has experienced explosive growth in recent years, which has revolutionized traditional retail models by combining information dissemination, real-time interaction, instant purchasing and even the entertainment.
In the first three quarters of 2024, total retail sales in China amounted to 35.36 trillion yuan, up 3.3 percent year-on-year. Over the same period, online retail…
Opportunities and Challenges of Brazil-China Trade under the Impact of US Tariffs
By Andy See
Authors | Andy See, José Moscati
In April 2025, US President Trump issued Executive Orders 14257 and 14259, announcing the imposition of a 10% reciprocal tariff on several countries and regions, including Brazil, effective 5 April. An additional 10% reciprocal tariff will be applied to certain countries and regions from 9 April (notably, the reciprocal…
China and the U.S. – Different Approaches to Regulating AI
By Tracey TANG
Tracey Tang and Art Dicker
Artificial intelligence has become a central pillar of China in its drive to become an advanced economy. The development of AI has enjoyed tremendous government support, benefitting from a large population and data collected in China through various digital platforms. As such, China has been at the forefront of adopting…
Rules on Mainland Asset Disposal and The Practice of Judicial Assistance by Mainland Courts in Hong Kong Company Bankruptcy
By anshouzhi & Xiaofen Zhang
Following the liquidation order from the Hong Kong High Court on January 29, 2024, against China Evergrande Group Corporation, on September 12, 2024, China Evergrande Group filed a liquidation petition for its wholly owned subsidiary, CEG Holdings (BVI) Limited, which has been scheduled a hearing on February 17, 2025. In the liquidation process of a…
Deep Synthesis Not Deepfake: How AI Compliance Works in China
Text：
Deep synthesis (“DS”) technology is a widely used application in the field of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and a variety of scenarios, particularly in audio and video production, media communication and information services. For instance, using AI technology to “resurrect” dead people on digital gadgets is becoming a business as shown during the Qingming Festival in 2024.[1] But whether the technology and related business…
AI Ethics: Overview (China)
By Samuel Yang, Chris Fung & Bill Zhou
A Note providing an overview of the legal framework governing AI ethics in China. The Note examines the role of governmental and non-governmental organisations, addresses key ethical issues such as privacy, transparency, bias, and accountability, and discusses China’s participation in global AI governance initiatives. It covers professional responsibility in AI development, AI-induced negligence, and challenges…
Facing AI, Employing a Safe Approach
— A Brief Analysis on the AI Safety Governance Framework
1. Background and Structure of AI Framework
On September 9, 2024, the National Technical Committee 260 on Cybersecurity of Standardization Administration of China (“TC260”) has promulgated the AI[1] Safety Governance Framework (V1.0) (the “AI Framework), which aims to implement the Global AI Governance Initiative…
Law and Practice Module of China Chapter for the Chambers and Partners Sanctions 2024 Global Practice Guide
By Nancy NAN
1. Trends and Overview
1.1 Sanctions Market
In the past 12 months, the sanctions sector has undergone significant changes and growth, with a notable increase in US sanctions imposed on Chinese companies. This surge reflects the escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and China. The US has broadened its scope of sanctions to include more…