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New regulation: How China wants to better regulate generative AI

China is striving to regulate generative AI while promoting innovation and technological advancement. The NISSTC has issued draft regulations outlining security measures for generative AI service providers, underscoring China's commitment to responsible AI development.

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Cybersecurity regulator moves to ease cross-border data transfer rules

China’s cybersecurity regulator has released a draft document that proposes to ease rules on the export of personal information overseas. The draft document rolls back requirements for companies to undergo certain approval procedures to export data, allowing free cross-border data transfer in certain situations.

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The growing importance of whistleblowing in China

While there is no legal obligation to set up a general whistleblower system in private companies in China yet, numerous regulations require the protection of whistleblowers or stipulate such systems for certain areas, such as sexual harassment. For European companies, the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive, expected in the second quarter, could also soon become relevant.

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PU letter exemption for z-work visa applicants

It is part of the border controls in the pandemic: Anyone who wanted to go to China on a work visa needed a letter of invitation from the government, a so-called PU letter. After loud criticism of this travel obstacle, authorities are now making it much easier to handle.

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China's tax incentives for small businesses

China has many self-employed individuals, as well as one-person and family businesses. For this reason, the government provides specific tax incentives for small businesses. We list China’s major tax incentives to foster various types of small businesses.

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A close reading of China’s new cybersecurity review measures

Dezan Shira's experts have taken a closer look at China's new rules for controlling the cybersphere. The law comes into force as early as February 15, 2022. One detail that has received a lot of attention concerns whether IPOs in Hong Kong will be more strictly regulated in the future.

By Redaktion Table