JC Master Legal News Issue 1108

Key Takeaways for This Issue

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has launched a comprehensive campaign to implement the new “Nine Measures” and related supporting policies, and has organized training sessions.
Recently, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) convened a mobilization and deployment meeting, along with a policy training session, to implement the “1+N” policy framework. The meeting featured an in-depth study of the State Council’s “Several Opinions on Strengthening Regulation, Preventing Risks, and Promoting High-Quality Development of the Capital Market,” as well as its accompanying documents, and outlined plans for the CSRC system to carry out these policies. Wu Qing, Secretary of the CSRC Party Committee and Chairman, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Members of the CSRC Party Committee also participated.
The Measures for the Administration of Central Financial Subsidies for Urban Affordable Housing Projects Have Been Revised and Issued.
To standardize the management of central government subsidies for urban affordable housing projects and enhance the efficiency of fund utilization, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Housing and Urban–Rural Development on April 15 re‑formulated and issued the Measures for the Administration of Central Government Subsidies for Urban Affordable Housing Projects.
The latest version of the Guidelines on Foreign Exchange Business under the Capital Account has been released.
Recently, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange revised and issued the “Guidelines on Foreign Exchange Business under the Capital Account (2024 Edition),” which will take effect on May 6, 2024.
The Supreme People’s Procuratorate has issued six typical cases of civil procuratorial supervision involving real estate disputes.
On April 16, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate website published the “Notice on Issuing Typical Cases of Civil Prosecutorial Supervision Involving Real Estate Disputes.”
Finance & Capital Markets
The mobilization meeting for the Central Eighth Inspection Group’s inspection of the CPC Committee of the China Securities Regulatory Commission was held.
In accordance with the CPC Central Committee’s unified deployment for inspection work, the Central Eighth Inspection Group recently convened a mobilization meeting to launch its inspection of the Party Leadership Group of the China Securities Regulatory Commission. Yang Xin, head of the Central Eighth Inspection Group, delivered a mobilizing address, setting forth requirements for thoroughly studying and implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speeches on inspection work and for carrying out inspection activities in a solid and effective manner. Wu Qing, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, presided over the meeting and addressed the participants.

Members of the leading team of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, responsible officials from the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Group of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission stationed at the CSRC, as well as relevant colleagues from the Eighth Central Inspection Team and the Central Inspection Office, attended the meeting. Principal officials of the CSRC’s departments and bureaus, along with principal officials of all units based in Beijing, were present in person; members of the leadership teams of the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, together with principal officials of units located outside Beijing, participated via video link.

Yang Xin emphasized that finance is the lifeblood of the national economy and a vital component of the country’s core competitiveness, bearing on the overall endeavor of advancing Chinese modernization. Conducting inspection tours of financial institutions is an important measure for thoroughly implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important expositions on financial work; it is also a key step in upholding a strict tone throughout and deepening the fight against corruption, as well as a crucial initiative for promoting high-quality development in the financial sector. The Party Committee of the China Securities Regulatory Commission must earnestly raise its political awareness, deeply understand the spirit of the CPC Central Committee, proactively accept oversight, and resolutely fulfill the inspection tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.

Yang Xin pointed out that the Central Inspection Teams will adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, deeply understand the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speeches on inspection work, earnestly implement the arrangements made at the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, study and apply the Regulations on Inspection Work, and fully carry out the principles and policies governing inspection work. With “the two upholds” as the fundamental task, they will continue to strengthen political oversight. They will remain focused on the central tasks and serve the overall situation, concentrating on the implementation of major decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee and General Secretary Xi Jinping, keeping a close watch on power and responsibility, intensifying supervision over principal leaders, concentrating efforts on ensuring effective rectification following inspections, thoroughly identifying political deviations, addressing prominent problems, and truly fulfilling the role of political oversight in providing safeguards. Upholding the positioning of political inspection, they will accurately grasp the distinctive characteristics of financial institutions, with particular emphasis on examining the implementation of the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speeches, instructions, and directives; the fulfillment of functions and responsibilities; the promotion of high-quality development; the prevention and resolution of financial risks; the advancement of supply-side structural reform in the financial sector; the in-depth and comprehensive strengthening of Party self‑discipline; and the building of leadership teams, cadre and talent pools, and primary Party organizations, as well as the follow‑up on rectification of issues identified through inspections, audits, and other forms of oversight.

Wu Qing stated that the Central Committee’s decision to conduct a routine inspection of the CPC Leadership Group of the China Securities Regulatory Commission fully demonstrates the high regard the Party Central Committee and General Secretary Xi Jinping attach to the capital market. This move is of great significance for strengthening the Party’s overall leadership over capital market work and for advancing the path of financial development with Chinese characteristics. The CPC Leadership Group of the CSRC officely supports this decision of the Party Central Committee. The CPC Leadership Group of the CSRC, together with Party organizations at all levels, will thoroughly study the important expositions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on inspection work and financial work. They will integrate accepting inspection and rectifying identified problems with in-depth study and implementation of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Central Financial Work Conference, while also aligning these efforts with the earnest conduct of Party discipline education. They will resolutely fulfill their primary responsibilities in regulation, deepen the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party within the CSRC system, and further promote high-quality development of the capital market on the basis of strengthened regulation and risk prevention. Through concrete actions, they will uphold the “two establishments” and ensure the “two safeguards.”

The Central Inspection Team will carry out its work at the China Securities Regulatory Commission for approximately three months. During the inspection period, a dedicated hotline is available at 010-68020010, with calls accepted daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; a special postal mailbox has also been set up at P.O. Box A04547, Xicheng District, Beijing. The inspection team will accept letters, calls, and visits until July 12, 2024. In accordance with the Regulations on Inspection Work, the Central Inspection Team primarily handles complaints and reports concerning the leading Party committee of the CSRC and its members, the principal officials of subordinate Party organizations, and personnel in key positions, with a particular focus on allegations of violations of political discipline, organizational discipline, integrity discipline, mass discipline, work discipline, and lifestyle discipline. Other matters that fall outside the scope of the inspection’s mandate will be duly addressed by the CSRC and relevant authorities in accordance with applicable regulations.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has launched a comprehensive campaign to implement the new “Nine Measures” and related supporting policies, and has organized training sessions.
Recently, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) convened a mobilization and deployment meeting, along with a policy training session, to implement the “1+N” policy framework. The meeting featured an in-depth study of the State Council’s “Several Opinions on Strengthening Regulation, Preventing Risks, and Promoting High-Quality Development of the Capital Market,” as well as its accompanying documents, and outlined plans for the CSRC system to carry out these policies. Wu Qing, Secretary of the CSRC Party Committee and Chairman, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Members of the CSRC Party Committee also participated.

The meeting noted that the new “Nine Articles of the State” adhere to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, further implement the spirit of the Central Financial Work Conference, and, following the two previous sets of “Nine Articles” issued in 2004 and 2014, represent another landmark policy document on the capital market released by the State Council after a decade. This underscores the central Party and State leadership’s high regard for and earnest expectations regarding the capital market. The new “Nine Articles” adopts an integrated approach that balances long-term and short-term goals, addresses both symptoms and root causes, and employs comprehensive measures. It articulates the profound implications of the “five imperatives” for high-quality development of the capital market, lays out phased objectives for the next five years, for 2035, and for the mid‑century, and systematically proposes a package of policies and measures aimed at strengthening regulation, preventing risks, and fostering high‑quality growth. The CSRC system must deeply appreciate the significant importance of the new “Nine Articles,” uphold the political nature and people‑centered ethos of capital market work, maintain stability as the overarching principle, reinforce fundamentals and institutional foundations, enforce rigorous oversight and management, and accelerate the building of a capital market that is secure, standardized, transparent, open, dynamic, and resilient—thereby advancing the country’s drive to become a financial powerhouse and serving the broader goal of Chinese‑style modernization.

The meeting emphasized the need to thoroughly study and grasp the spirit and essence of the new “Nine Measures for the Capital Market,” ensuring that both thinking and action are aligned with the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council. It called for strengthening a sense of responsibility and mission in advancing capital market work in the new era and on the new journey, and for accelerating the implementation of the capital market’s “1+N” policy framework. The meeting required integrating the implementation of the new “Nine Measures” with the spirit of the Central Financial Work Conference, as well as with efforts to improve institutional frameworks, plug regulatory loopholes, and address weak links in the capital market. This includes refining the capital market’s foundational institutional system and focusing on enhancing its intrinsic stability. Further steps were outlined to refine timelines and specific measures for each task, strengthen policy training and outreach, expedite the formulation, revision, promulgation, and implementation of supporting rules, and ensure the orderly execution of key priorities. Systemic thinking must be upheld, with enhanced coordination and proactive communication and alignment with relevant ministries, local governments, and other stakeholders, so as to forge a concerted effort to implement the new “Nine Measures.” At the same time, it is imperative to adopt an inward‑looking approach, reinforce internal capacity building, deepen comprehensive and rigorous Party self‑discipline and the fight against corruption, tighten management of departing personnel, and carry out targeted rectifications addressing issues such as the “revolving door” between government and business and “escape‑type resignations,” thereby forging a highly disciplined and capable regulatory force characterized by strong political integrity, competence, and professional conduct.

Leading officials from relevant departments and bureaus of the China Securities Regulatory Commission delivered policy briefings and interpretations on the overall framework of the new “Nine Measures,” emphasizing stringent oversight of issuance and listing access, strengthened supervision of listed companies, rigorous enforcement of the delisting regime, enhanced regulation of financial institutions, oversight of algorithmic trading, and efforts to bolster the Commission’s internal capacity.

The head of the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Group stationed at the China Securities Regulatory Commission, along with deputy bureau‑level and higher‑ranking officials from all departments and bureaus of the Commission’s headquarters, as well as mid‑level principal officials and above from various units across the system, attended the meeting in person or via video link.

The Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong stock exchanges have announced a synchronized adjustment to the trading information disclosure mechanism for the Shanghai–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Connect.
To further optimize the Stock Connect mechanisms and ensure consistent information disclosure across markets, under the guidance of the securities regulators of both jurisdictions and in accordance with the home‑country principle, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) will each make adjustments to their respective trading‑related information‑disclosure frameworks. The key arrangements following these adjustments are as follows:
Under the Shanghai–Shenzhen Stock Connect program, when the daily quota balance is 30% or higher, the status is displayed as “Quota Sufficient”; when it falls below 30%, the remaining quota balance is disclosed in real time. After the close of trading each day, the aggregate transaction value and total number of trades under the Stock Connect, the aggregate ETF transaction value, the list of the ten most actively traded securities (including ETFs) for the day along with their respective transaction values, and monthly and annual summaries of these data are published. On the fifth Stock Connect trading day of each quarter, the aggregate holdings of each security by Stock Connect investors as of the end of the preceding quarter, together with the breakdown by Hong Kong settlement participants, are disclosed.
Under the Stock Connect program, when the daily quota balance is 30% or higher, the system displays “Quota Sufficient”; when it falls below 30%, the remaining quota balance is disclosed in real time. During trading hours, the transaction amounts and total turnover for both buy and sell orders are published. After the market closes each day, the following data are disclosed: the aggregate buy‑side transaction amount and number of trades, the aggregate sell‑side transaction amount and number of trades, the total transaction amount and total number of trades, the aggregate ETF transaction amount, as well as a list of the ten most actively traded securities (including ETFs) for the day, along with their respective buy‑side transaction amounts, sell‑side transaction amounts, and total transaction amounts. In addition, monthly and annual summaries of the aforementioned post‑close data are published. At the close of each day, the aggregate holdings of Hong Kong‑listed stocks by all Stock Connect investors for each individual security are also disclosed.
The Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong stock exchanges have allocated responsibilities for the aforementioned trading information disclosure arrangements and will publish the relevant disclosures on their respective official websites. To allow sufficient time for market testing and transition and to ensure that all market participants are fully prepared, this adjustment will be implemented in two phases: In the first phase, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will complete the adjustments to intraday real-time trading information for the Shanghai–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Connect programs, with implementation expected approximately one month from now; in the second phase, the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong stock exchanges will simultaneously finalize the adjustments to other trading information disclosures, with implementation anticipated about three months after the completion of the first phase.
Since the launch of the Shanghai–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Connect, the stock exchanges of Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, under the guidance of the securities regulators of both jurisdictions, have worked in close collaboration to actively advance a series of reform measures, including the removal of aggregate quota limits, the expansion of daily quotas, the broadening of eligible securities, and the optimization of the trading calendar, thereby fostering the long-term stability and sound development of the capital markets on both sides. Moving forward, the three exchanges will continue to strengthen their cooperation, seek to include additional eligible securities and trading mechanisms within the Stock Connect framework, further refine the mutual market access system, balance openness with security, and steadily deepen high‑level, institution‑based opening-up of the capital market, so as to better support China’s distinctive path to modernization through high‑quality development of the capital market.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange is implementing the relevant requirements of the Regulations on the Administration of Algorithmic Trading and continuously refining its regulatory framework for algorithmic trading.
On April 12, 2024, the China Securities Regulatory Commission publicly sought comments from the public on the “Provisions on the Administration of Algorithmic Trading in the Securities Market (Trial)” (hereinafter referred to as the “Administrative Provisions”). The Administrative Provisions establish overarching, framework‑level regulatory arrangements for algorithmic trading in the securities market, setting out specific provisions on matters such as reporting and management of algorithmic trades, trade monitoring and risk management, information system oversight, and differentiated regulation of high‑frequency trading. They also empower stock exchanges to further refine their business rules and specific measures.
Under the unified deployment of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the Shanghai Stock Exchange will promptly implement the regulatory requirements set forth in the “Administrative Provisions,” swiftly formulate corresponding self-regulatory rules, and ensure that all measures stipulated therein are effectively put into practice. First, it will refine the standards for monitoring and supervising abnormal trading activities involving algorithmic trading. Taking into account the distinctive characteristics of such trading, more targeted monitoring indicators will be developed; an internal pilot program is already underway, with further compliance training to follow, thereby clarifying market expectations. Second, it will advance the reporting of algorithmic trading by investors participating in the Shanghai–Hong Kong Stock Connect. By strengthening communication with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, and in line with the principle of equal treatment for domestic and foreign investors as well as the requirements of the “Administrative Provisions,” reporting arrangements will be finalized without delay, bringing algorithmic trading by Shanghai–Hong Kong Stock Connect investors within the scope of mandatory reporting. Third, it will strengthen the management of high-frequency trading investors. Investors whose order submissions reach certain thresholds in terms of quantity or frequency will be subject to enhanced oversight, while differentiated fee structures will be introduced for market data usage fees, traffic charges, and other related expenses—potentially raising existing fee levels or imposing additional charges. In addition, the Exchange will issue specific guidelines on standardizing server hosting and managing algorithmic trading technology systems, rolling out one measure as each becomes ready.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange has officially released its Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, continuing to promote the enhancement of listed companies’ quality.
To thoroughly implement the spirit of the Central Financial Work Conference and the State Council’s “Several Opinions on Strengthening Regulation, Preventing Risks, and Promoting High-Quality Development of the Capital Market,” and to fulfill the requirements set forth in policy documents such as the China Securities Regulatory Commission’s “Opinions on Strengthening the Supervision of Listed Companies (Trial),” the Shanghai Stock Exchange, under the guidance of the CSRC, officially issued on April 12 the “Shanghai Stock Exchange Self-Regulatory Guidance No. 14 for Listed Companies—Sustainability Reporting (Trial)” (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidance”), which will take effect on May 1.
During the public consultation period, the SSE received more than 80 submissions from various market participants. Overall, stakeholders widely recognized the positive significance of issuing the Guidelines and generally agreed that they would help listed companies better fulfill their social responsibilities and bolster investor confidence. With respect to the reasonable suggestions gathered during the consultation, after careful review, most have been fully incorporated, notably including further streamlining the disclosure framework, adding an issue‑index table, and introducing exemptions for quantitative disclosures of financial impacts. In addition, to better assist listed companies in understanding and applying the Rules, the SSE recently conducted an adaptability assessment of the Guidelines, holding one‑on‑one discussions with the first batch of companies required to disclose reports under the Guidelines. The feedback received was systematically categorized to identify practical issues, enabling targeted refinements to the relevant provisions of the Guidelines and the formulation of corresponding follow‑up measures.
The official version of the Guidelines comprises 6 chapters and 63 articles. With respect to implementation, constituent companies of the SSE 180 and STAR 50 indices, as well as companies listed both domestically and overseas, are required to disclose their 2025 Sustainability Report for the first time no later than 2026; other listed companies are encouraged to make such disclosures on a voluntary basis. In terms of the disclosure framework, for issues of financial materiality, companies shall conduct analysis and reporting around four core components: governance, strategy, management of impacts, risks, and opportunities, and metrics and targets. Specifically, the Guidelines identify 21 thematic areas—including climate change response, rural revitalization, and innovation-driven development—and establish differentiated disclosure requirements for each, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches with both mandatory and incentive‑based measures.
Going forward, the SSE will prioritize market training, policy advisory services, and implementation support, issuing disclosure guidelines as appropriate to provide concrete guidance to listed companies in understanding regulatory requirements and preparing their reports. At the same time, it will coordinate complementary efforts in areas such as rating and evaluation, index development, and investment, continuously enhancing the market recognition and valuation of listed companies that actively fulfill their social responsibilities, thereby fostering a market environment characterized by positive incentives. In addition, the SSE will, based on the implementation of the Guidelines, conduct timely assessments to expand the scope of entities subject to mandatory disclosure, encouraging more listed companies to publish high‑quality Sustainability Reports.

The Measures for the Administration of Central Financial Subsidies for Urban Affordable Housing Projects Have Been Revised and Issued.
To standardize the management of central government subsidies for urban affordable housing projects and enhance the efficiency of fund utilization, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Housing and Urban–Rural Development on April 15 re‑formulated and issued the Measures for the Administration of Central Government Subsidies for Urban Affordable Housing Projects.
Subsidy funds are allocated on the basis of a combined incentive‑and‑subsidy approach, using a factor‑based method that takes into account each province’s housing security targets, urban village redevelopment, renovation of old urban residential areas, and shantytown (urban dilapidated housing) redevelopment tasks, as well as performance‑evaluation results. Specifically, 80% of the funds are distributed according to the volume of each task, with adjustments made to reflect the degree of fiscal difficulty; the remaining 20% is designated as incentive funding, with a performance‑adjustment coefficient determined on a weighted basis—taking into account performance‑evaluation outcomes for affordable housing projects—and further adjusted in light of task volumes and other relevant factors.

The latest version of the Guidelines on Foreign Exchange Business under the Capital Account has been released.
Recently, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange revised and issued the “Guidelines on Foreign Exchange Business under the Capital Account (2024 Edition),” which will take effect on May 6, 2024.
The Guidelines, first, further refine and clarify the principles governing certain business operations, thereby enhancing their operational feasibility. For example, they specify the procedures for domestic institutions to convert overseas loans into equity; and they introduce new provisions regarding the public issuance of convertible corporate bonds by domestic enterprises in the A‑share market, as well as the participation of foreign shareholders in such offerings. Second, they update relevant content, adding provisions on streamlined cross‑border financing, including registration of foreign‑debt contracts and digitalized capital‑account transactions. Third, they further streamline the document by adopting a clearer chapter‑and‑section structure. For instance, they consolidate the registration and account‑management requirements for identical activities—such as the entry of overseas institutional investors into the Chinese bond market—and merge related sections covering cross‑border conversion and custody services for Chinese Depositary Receipts (CDRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs).

Commercial & Corporate
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has launched the sixth round of efforts to cultivate “Little Giant” enterprises specializing in niche fields.
On April 17, the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published the “Notice on Launching the Cultivation of the Sixth Batch of Specialized, Sophisticated, Distinctive, and Innovative ‘Little Giant’ Enterprises and the Re‑examination of the Third Batch.”
The Notice clarifies that provincial-level specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative SMEs may submit applications for the sixth batch of “Little Giant” enterprises, while those in the third batch may apply for re‑evaluation. No fees will be charged for any of these applications. Enterprises are required to complete the application forms truthfully and independently, providing supporting documentation; they must not rely on third‑party agencies to make their submissions. To ease the burden on applicants, enterprises are no longer required to furnish certificates such as the “domestic market share in the relevant niche segment for the previous year” issued by third parties, nor domestic invention patent certificates. (However, for other Class I intellectual property rights—such as overseas invention patents or integrated circuit layout designs—such documentation remains mandatory.) Enterprises need only provide explanatory notes and accurately report the relevant figures, ensuring that all data are truthful and compliant with established standards.

Two departments launch the 2024 initiative to enhance supply and promote upgrading in the textile and apparel sectors.
On April 18, the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the “Notice on Launching the 2024 Textile and Apparel Initiative to Enhance Supply and Promote Upgrading.”
The Notice clarifies that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Commerce will jointly launch the 2024 “Enhancing Supply and Promoting Upgrading in the Textile and Apparel Sector” initiative, outlining five key tasks: (1) advancing digital transformation in the textile industry and fostering new, high‑quality productivity; (2) strengthening comprehensive support services to build a distinguished roster of Chinese textile brands; (3) promoting green, circular, and low‑carbon practices to lead sustainable and health‑oriented consumption trends; (4) facilitating coordinated development across the industrial chain to establish a tiered industrial layout; and (5) upholding high‑level opening-up and international cooperation to unleash new momentum in both domestic and foreign markets.

A policy dialogue on advancing institutional openness in alignment with high-standard international economic and trade rules was held.
On April 15, the Department of Free Trade Zones and Ports of the Ministry of Commerce hosted a policy dialogue in Haikou on aligning with high-standard international economic and trade rules to advance institutional openness, during which participants engaged in in-depth exchanges on fully leveraging the policy benefits of the “Several Measures for Piloting Alignment with High-Standard International Rules to Promote Institutional Openness in Eligible Pilot Free Trade Zones and Free Trade Ports.”
At the dialogue, the Department of Free Trade Zones and Ports of the Ministry of Commerce presented an update on the implementation of pilot‑level coordination measures, shared nine representative cases—ranging from the import of remanufactured products and the application‑based extension of advance rulings to the authorization of specific wording on wine labels, the expansion of the scope of recognition for foreign professional qualifications, and the facilitation of temporary entry for overseas business personnel—and provided detailed responses to questions of concern to Hainan‑based enterprises, along with clarifications on relevant policies.

The Center for Medical Device Evaluation of the National Medical Products Administration has released the 2024 Plan for Developing Guiding Principles on Medical Device Registration Review.
On April 11, the Center for Medical Device Evaluation of the National Medical Products Administration published the “Notice on the Release of the 2024 Annual Plan for the Development of Medical Device Registration Review Guiding Principles (No. 17 of 2024).”
The Plan comprises 109 guidance documents for the registration review of medical devices, primarily including: “Guidance on MRI Safety Evaluation for Medical Devices,” “Guidance on the Registration Review of Single-Use Anesthesia Puncture Needles,” “Guidance on the Registration Review of Helicobacter pylori Resistance Gene Detection Reagents,” “Guidance on the Registration Review of Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers (2024 Revision),” “Guidance on Conditional Approval for Market Release of Medical Devices (2024 Revision),” “Guidance on the Registration Review of Central Medical Suction Systems,” “Guidance on the Registration Review of Single-Use Nasoscopes,” and “Guidance on the Registration Review of Infusion Pumps (2024 Revision).”

The Beijing Municipal Government on the “Guidelines for the Construction of Beijing Technological Innovation Centers”
On April 17, the Beijing Municipal Government website published the “Notice on Public Solicitation of Comments on the ‘Guidelines for the Establishment of Beijing Technological Innovation Centers (Draft for Comments)’,” with a deadline for submitting feedback set for April 23.
The Guidelines comprise six chapters—General Provisions, Establishment Conditions and Procedures, Construction Content, Division of Responsibilities, Assessment and Evaluation, and Supplementary Provisions—totaling 22 articles. They call for tackling key core technologies and cutting-edge innovations, focusing R&D efforts on priority tasks in critical core‑technology breakthroughs and on priority areas of emerging industries; fostering innovative industrial clusters to drive collaborative innovation across the upstream and downstream sectors, thereby forming robust industry ecosystems; conducting authoritative industry‑wide research to provide decision‑making support for industrial development and talent cultivation; and more. The Center will undergo an assessment and evaluation every three years, with adjustments made dynamically based on the results. The evaluation criteria will primarily cover the achievement of overall objectives, the effectiveness of technological breakthroughs, and the level of R&D investment. Qualification may be revoked and the designation removed under any of eight circumstances, including failing the assessment, failing to submit annual reports for two consecutive years, encountering significant operational risks, or being legally dissolved.

Two departments have issued the Fire Safety Guidelines for Script-Based Entertainment Venues.
Recently, the website of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued the “Notice on the Issuance of the Fire Safety Guidelines for Script-Based Entertainment Venues (Trial).”
The “Safety Guidelines” comprise five sections and twenty provisions, clearly defining the basic fire safety requirements, fire safety management, safe handling of open flames and electrical equipment, management of flammable, explosive, and combustible materials, and safety evacuation procedures for script‑based entertainment venues such as immersive mystery games and escape rooms. The guidelines stipulate that such venues may not be located on the second basement level or below, nor within residential buildings, nor in “three‑in‑one” premises; venues primarily serving children may not be situated in basements, semi‑basements, or on the fourth floor or above; and they must be equipped with a one‑button unlocking device. Additionally, the Guidelines prohibit the unauthorized use of open flames within these venues.

Beijing has issued eight measures to promote green and low-carbon development in the manufacturing and information software sectors.
On April 16, the Beijing Municipal Government website published the “Notice on Issuing the ‘Several Measures of Beijing Municipality to Promote Green and Low-Carbon Development in the Manufacturing and Information Software Industries.’”
The “Several Measures” comprise eight key areas, clearly stipulating that enterprises and industrial parks should strengthen green management by establishing and continuously improving energy, environmental, quality, and occupational health and safety management systems; conducting product carbon‑footprint assessments; and proactively publishing corporate social responsibility reports and disclosing ESG information. Free green diagnostics will be provided to manufacturing enterprises with production facilities in Beijing, as well as to industrial parks at or above the municipal level. For eligible data‑center energy‑saving renovation projects in the information‑software sector, financial incentives will be granted based on the amount of energy saved, with a maximum reward of RMB 30 million per project. The measures also call for intensified research and development of advanced technologies, materials, and equipment in the hydrogen‑energy and energy‑storage fields; vigorous promotion of new‑energy, intelligent, and connected vehicles; and focused support for emerging sectors such as battery‑electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel‑cell vehicles, and intelligent connected vehicles, while encouraging the parallel development of multiple vehicle types and technological pathways, among other initiatives.

Three departments have issued a document to deepen financial services for the manufacturing sector, helping to advance new‑type industrialization.
On April 16, the website of the National Administration of Financial Regulation published the “Notice on Deepening Financial Services for the Manufacturing Sector to Support the Advancement of New‑Type Industrialization.”
The Notice outlines five key measures, including bolstering financial support for the manufacturing sector, enhancing the quality and efficiency of financial services for manufacturing, strengthening the capacity of financial institutions to serve the manufacturing industry, fostering a sound financial market order, and pooling efforts to support manufacturing. The Notice specifies that it will optimize financial services for manufacturing‑related foreign trade, reinforce export‑credit insurance coverage, and assist enterprises in sectors such as automobiles, home appliances, machinery, aerospace, and shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in expanding overseas. On the basis of prudent risk management, it will appropriately delegate credit‑approval authority to lower levels, thereby boosting the willingness and confidence of branch institutions to extend loans.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban–Rural Development has launched a three-year campaign to address the root causes of workplace safety in housing and municipal engineering projects.
On April 15, the website of the Ministry of Housing and Urban–Rural Development released the “Notice on Launching a Three-Year Campaign to Tackle Root Causes and Strengthen Safety in Housing and Municipal Engineering Projects.”
The Notice outlines 19 key tasks across six areas: (1) improving the pre‑emptive mechanism for construction safety; (2) establishing a digital regulatory system for construction safety; (3) refining an effective coordination mechanism between market‑based and on‑site supervision; (4) enhancing the capacity for safety production oversight and law enforcement; (5) raising the intrinsic safety level of enterprises; and (6) strengthening the culture of workplace safety. The Notice calls for the establishment and improvement of enterprise safety management systems, strict implementation of the all‑staff safety production responsibility system, adequate staffing of safety management personnel, full adoption of the enterprise‑appointed system for project safety directors and full‑time safety management officers, refinement of inspection procedures for safety management personnel and operational standards for frontline workers, rigorous enforcement of the “construction safety log” system, mandatory use of safety inspection recorders by full‑time safety management officers, and standardized performance of duties by personnel in critical positions.

The State Administration for Market Regulation has issued a document to promote the implementation of the Regulations on the Implementation of the Consumer Rights and Interests Protection Law.
On April 17, the website of the State Administration for Market Regulation published the “Notice on Studying, Publicizing, and Implementing the Regulations for the Implementation of the Consumer Rights Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China.”
The Notice comprises four provisions, setting out the latest requirements for consumer rights protection officials and 12315 hotline staff nationwide to strengthen their government‑mandated responsibilities in safeguarding consumer rights and to refine procedures for handling consumer complaints. It also mandates that market regulation authorities at all levels provide clear compliance guidance to business operators, thereby reducing their compliance costs and legal risks, and offering guidance on improving corporate compliance frameworks and industry self‑regulation systems. Furthermore, it calls for the effective implementation of mechanisms such as the “first‑response accountability” system, advance compensation, online dispute resolution for consumer transactions, and no‑reason return policies. In addition, relevant regulations should be promptly enacted, amended, repealed, or interpreted as needed, and a package of new policies and measures to protect consumer rights should be advanced to amplify the synergistic effects of policy implementation. The Notice also urges the vigorous promotion of three major initiatives—the Nationwide Campaign for Peace of Mind Consumption, the Consumer Complaint Public Disclosure Campaign, and the 12315 Efficiency‑Enhancement Campaign—while actively expanding the application of three key mechanisms: pre‑settlement mediation, entrusted mediation, and diversified dispute resolution, and ensuring the accurate application of three institutional frameworks: administrative mediation, administrative penalties, and punitive damages.

The State Administration for Market Regulation has issued the Interim Provisions on Electronic Data Collection in Administrative Law Enforcement by Market Supervision Authorities.
On April 17, the website of the State Administration for Market Regulation published the “Notice on Issuing the Provisional Regulations on Electronic Data Collection in Administrative Law Enforcement by Market Supervision Authorities.”
The Regulations comprise eight chapters and thirty-six articles. Drawing on the three essential attributes of electronic data—authenticity, relevance, and legality—they delineate seven common types of electronic data and set forth a range of applicable scenarios, including on-site collection of electronic data, online extraction, seizure and impoundment of original media, examination and analysis of electronic data, and the storage of electronic evidence. At the same time, the Regulations provide detailed provisions regarding the statutory powers that law enforcement officers may exercise in different contexts, and specify the key points that must be documented during the collection of electronic evidence.

The State Administration for Market Regulation has issued the Emergency Response Plan for Sudden Incidents Involving Special Equipment.
On April 17, the website of the State Administration for Market Regulation published the “Notice on Issuing the Emergency Response Plan for Sudden Incidents Involving Special Equipment.”
The Emergency Response Plan applies to the emergency response efforts for sudden incidents involving special equipment within the scope of the market regulatory authorities’ supervisory responsibilities, and specifies provisions on incident classification, guiding principles, organizational structure and responsibilities, early warning and prevention, emergency response, and post‑incident measures.

The China-U.S. Economic Working Group Held Its Fourth Meeting.
On April 16, the Vice Minister of Finance of China and the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury jointly chaired the fourth meeting of the China–U.S. Economic Working Group. The two sides engaged in in-depth, pragmatic, and constructive discussions on implementing the key consensus reached by the co-chairs, covering global and China–U.S. macroeconomic conditions, balanced growth, and arrangements for next steps in communication. The Chinese side expressed concerns regarding U.S. economic and trade restrictions on China and provided further responses on issues related to excess production capacity. Both sides agreed to continue maintaining open channels of communication and dialogue.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is launching the 2024 5G Lightweight (RedCap) End-to-End Deployment Initiative.
On April 15, the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the “Notice on Launching the 2024 5G Lightweight (RedCap) Comprehensive Implementation Campaign.”
The Notice outlines integrated initiatives across six areas—technical standards, networks, chip modules, terminals, scenario‑wide interoperability, and security capabilities—and sets forth supporting measures. It specifies that by September, industry standards for 5G RedCap based on the 3GPP Release 17 will be finalized, and a comprehensive test‑standard framework covering base stations, terminals, and universal modules will be established. Furthermore, at least three chip prototypes will be developed and advanced toward commercialization; R&D innovation in 5G RedCap applications—such as smartwatches and in‑vehicle terminal devices—will be vigorously pursued; and innovative consumer‑oriented applications leveraging 5G RedCap, including smart cars and wearable devices, will be explored. Finally, network and data security risk assessments will be strengthened prior to the deployment and trial commercial use of 5G RedCap.

The Ministry of Civil Affairs has issued four recommended industry standards, including “Basic Terminology for Social Organizations.”
On April 16, the website of the Ministry of Civil Affairs published the “Announcement on the Release of Four Recommended Industry Standards, Including ‘Basic Terminology for Social Organizations.’”
This batch of published voluntary industry standards includes “Basic Terminology for Social Organizations,” “Guidelines for the Self‑Development of Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce,” “Guidelines for the Self‑Development of Social Service Organizations,” and “Guidelines for the Self‑Development of Academic‑Type Social Organizations.” Among these, “Basic Terminology for Social Organizations” defines fundamental terms and their corresponding definitions related to the governance, personnel, activities, and other aspects of social organizations. It applies to the business operations and management of all types of legally registered social organizations, thereby laying the groundwork for other standards in the field of social organization management.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban–Rural Development has released the third batch of replicable best practices for developing intelligent construction.
On April 12, the website of the Ministry of Housing and Urban–Rural Development published the “Notice on Issuing the List of Replicable Best Practices for Developing Intelligent Construction (Third Batch).”
The “List” outlines four key areas of work: first, fostering the smart construction industry; second, advancing technological innovation; third, improving the standards system; and fourth, developing a skilled workforce. These efforts primarily encompass initiatives such as building smart construction industry clusters, cultivating leading smart construction enterprises, intensifying R&D in smart construction, promoting new technologies and products, and establishing platforms for scientific and technological innovation in the construction sector.

Six departments have launched a special campaign to address illegal and non-compliant practices in the medical insurance fund.
On April 16, the National Healthcare Security Administration website published the “Notice on Launching a Special Rectification Campaign to Address Illegal and Non‑Compliant Practices in the Medical Insurance Fund.”
The Notice clearly identifies the following three priority areas: (1) Focusing on fraudulent and illegal activities such as false medical treatment, illicit drug purchases, and the resale of insured‑drug products, and launching vigorous crackdowns; (2) Concentrating on high‑value drugs and medical consumables that exhibit unusual usage patterns, dynamically monitoring fund‑use trends, and prioritizing investigations into fraud and abuse; (3) Adopting an integrated approach to rectification, conducting comprehensive self‑inspections and self‑corrections in key areas—including orthopedics, hemodialysis, cardiology, imaging, laboratory testing, and rehabilitation therapy—and continuously advancing the remediation of identified issues.

Shanghai has clearly outlined six key areas of work for the protection of trade secrets in 2024.
On April 16, the website of the Shanghai Administration for Market Regulation published the “Notice on Issuing the Key Work Points for Trade Secret Protection in Shanghai for 2024.”
The Work Plan explicitly stipulates the formulation and issuance of the “Opinions on Further Strengthening the Demonstration Initiative for Protecting Commercial Secrets in This Municipality to Support High-Quality Economic Development” and the “Assessment Measures for Demonstration Units in Commercial Secret Protection,” thereby clarifying the priorities and requirements of this initiative. It also calls for the continued implementation of activities to bring commercial secret protection into enterprises, the formal promulgation of the local standard “Enterprise Commercial Secret Management Specifications,” and the preparation of the “Guidance on Commercial Secret Protection for Enterprises Operating Overseas,” among other measures. Furthermore, aligned with the city’s modern industrial system and aimed at supporting key industries and enterprise innovation, the plan takes into account factors such as enterprises’ actual circumstances and their subjective willingness in commercial secret protection, and has established a three-year cultivation list at the district level for demonstration projects in this area.

The Ministry of Commerce and thirteen other departments have issued the “Action Plan for Promoting the Trade-In of Consumer Goods.”
Recently, the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission, and twelve other departments jointly issued the “Action Plan for Promoting the Trade-In of Consumer Goods,” outlining 22 measures that encompass trade-in programs for automobiles, home appliances, and home‑improvement products, including kitchen and bathroom items.
In the automotive sector, by focusing on every stage of the vehicle lifecycle—new cars, used vehicles, end-of-life vehicles, and the aftermarket—and by bolstering policy support, unblocking bottlenecks in circulation, and strengthening reform‑driven innovation, we are promoting a comprehensive, end‑to‑end shift toward trade‑in programs that encourage consumers to replace older vehicles with newer models. In the home appliance industry, we are advancing the transition to “smart” appliances, prioritizing convenient replacement options for urban and rural residents, improving the recycling system for discarded appliances, and reinforcing standards‑based guidance and support. In the home‑improvement and kitchen‑and‑bathroom sectors, we are leveraging the expansion of renovation and remodeling of existing housing stock as a strategic entry point to drive the renewal of consumer goods in these categories, stimulate demand for smart home products, and continuously unlock the full potential of household consumption.

Four departments: Launch pilot projects to address infrastructure gaps in county-level charging and battery-swapping facilities, unlocking the potential of new-energy vehicle consumption.
Recently, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Transport jointly issued the “Notice on Launching a Pilot Program to Address Infrastructure Gaps in County-Level Charging and Battery-Swapping Facilities.”
The Notice specifies that the pilot program will focus on four key areas: enhancing the service and support capabilities of public charging and battery‑swapping infrastructure in rural areas; unlocking the potential for new‑energy vehicle consumption in the pilot counties and their surrounding regions; actively promoting the adoption and application of new technologies and business models in rural settings; and refining and improving the policy framework supporting the development and management of charging and battery‑swapping facilities. The Notice further calls for prioritizing the development of charging and battery‑swapping use cases tailored to the characteristics of local and neighboring areas, while strengthening service‑support capacities at suitable locations such as county‑level postal and express delivery outlets, rural logistics hubs, rural passenger and freight transport stations, tourist attractions rated 3A or below, roadside facilities along rural roads, and integrated transportation service stations. It also emphasizes ensuring smooth coordination between peak holiday charging demand and charging services at highway service areas.

The National Development and Reform Commission has issued the list of the first batch of demonstration projects for advanced green and low-carbon technologies.
Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission issued a notice promulgating the “List of Demonstration Projects for Advanced Green and Low-Carbon Technologies (First Batch).”
The Notice stipulates that efforts must be intensified to ensure the availability of project‑related resources, strengthen oversight and management across the entire process, and solidly build a pipeline of follow‑up projects. Relevant local authorities and departments are required to guide project entities in diligently completing land‑use approval, planning permits, energy‑conservation reviews, environmental impact assessments, and other necessary procedures; to encourage financial institutions to increase financing support; and to promote the participation of social capital in demonstration‑project construction through diverse modalities. For projects experiencing slow progress or failing to deliver expected results, enhanced supervision, guidance, and assistance shall be provided; those that remain non‑compliant after rectification will be removed from the list.

Seven departments: Further strengthen the development of green mines.
On April 16, seven departments, including the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, jointly issued the “Notice on Further Strengthening Green Mine Construction.”
The Notice calls for accelerating the adoption of advanced, green, and low‑carbon technologies. Mining enterprises are urged to upgrade and modernize their technologies, processes, and equipment to align with green and low‑carbon standards, and to embrace cutting‑edge innovations across resource extraction, comprehensive utilization, energy conservation and emissions reduction, and ecological restoration, thereby driving a green and low‑carbon transformation of the mining sector. Furthermore, efforts should be stepped up to integrate information technologies such as 5G, big data, the Internet, and artificial intelligence, fostering the digital, intelligent, and green development of mining companies and enhancing the efficiency of resource exploration, development, and production management.

Six departments have jointly formulated regulatory provisions for the management of infrastructure and public utility concessions.
Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission and five other departments jointly issued the Measures for the Administration of Infrastructure and Public Utility Concessions, which will take effect on May 1, 2024.
The Measures comprise eight chapters and sixty-seven articles, clarifying that infrastructure and public‑utility concessions are to be implemented under the PPP model, without establishing any new administrative permits. Concessionaires shall be granted exclusive rights to invest in, construct, operate, and derive revenues from designated infrastructure and public‑utility projects for the term specified in the agreement. It is prohibited to impose additional administrative permit requirements without statutory or regulatory basis, or to levy fees on concessionaires through such unauthorized measures. For concession periods proposed to exceed 40 years, thorough justification must be provided in the concession plan and submitted together with the plan for approval. The Measures further stipulate that government payments may only subsidize operations as prescribed; they may not cover construction costs. Moreover, no fiscal funds may be used—whether through viability gap funding, guaranteed minimum return commitments, availability payments, or any other mechanism—to offset project construction investments or operating expenses.

Beijing has released an implementation plan to promote age-friendly home modifications and related industrial development.
Recently, the Beijing Municipal Development and Reform Commission issued the “Implementation Plan (Trial) on Strengthening Design Services to Promote Age-Friendly Home Renovation and Industrial Development.” The plan proposes leveraging projects as a foundation and design as a driving force to carry out age-friendly renovations in “hundreds of streets and tens of thousands of households,” thereby fostering industrial growth.
The Implementation Plan emphasizes the establishment of a standardized framework for age-friendly home modifications; it provides investment subsidies equal to 70% of the total fixed‑asset investment for high‑standard public model projects; and it offers interest‑subsidy support—up to 2.5% for a period of no more than two years—for enterprises that procure innovative, smart age‑friendly products and equipment.

The Measures for the Administration of Central Financial Subsidies for Urban Affordable Housing Projects Have Been Revised and Issued.
To standardize the management of central government subsidies for urban affordable housing projects and enhance the efficiency of fund utilization, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Housing and Urban–Rural Development on April 15 re‑formulated and issued the Measures for the Administration of Central Government Subsidies for Urban Affordable Housing Projects.
Subsidy funds are allocated on the basis of a combined incentive‑and‑subsidy approach, using a factor‑based method that takes into account each province’s housing security targets, urban village redevelopment, renovation of old urban residential areas, and shantytown (urban dilapidated housing) redevelopment tasks, as well as performance‑evaluation results. Specifically, 80% of the funds are distributed according to the volume of each task, with adjustments made to reflect the degree of fiscal difficulty; the remaining 20% is designated as incentive funding, with a performance‑adjustment coefficient determined on a weighted basis—taking into account performance‑evaluation outcomes for affordable housing projects—and further adjusted in light of task volumes and other relevant factors.

Four departments have issued a document to launch an initiative to enhance the vocational skills of employees in private enterprises.
Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and two other departments jointly issued the “Notice on Launching an Initiative to Enhance the Vocational Skills of Employees in Private Enterprises through Shared Public Training Bases.”
The Notice outlines nine measures, including developing high-quality curricula, expanding pre-employment training, and deepening training through competitions. It calls on private enterprises to participate more extensively in the design and development of training programs at public vocational training centers, ensuring that new technologies, processes, standards, and exemplary production cases are promptly integrated into these courses. Furthermore, it encourages public training centers to collaborate with leading private enterprises, industry‑leading offices, and social organizations such as trade associations and chambers of commerce to jointly research and formulate new occupational standards and training syllabi. Efforts will be stepped up to develop curricula in areas such as production‑line skills, digital skills, green skills, and workplace safety, with a view to producing teaching materials that embody independent intellectual property rights.

Taxation
The Ninth Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress will deliberate the draft Customs Law and the draft amendment to the Accounting Law.
On April 16, the 23rd Chairpersons’ Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The meeting decided that the Ninth Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress will take place in Beijing from April 23 to 26.
The Chairpersons’ Meeting recommended that the Ninth Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress deliberate on the draft Degree Law and the draft Customs Tariff Law; consider the State Council’s proposals to submit for deliberation the draft amendment to the Accounting Law, the draft amendment to the Statistics Law, the draft Energy Law, the draft Atomic Energy Law, the draft amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Law, as well as the draft amendments to three laws including the Agricultural Technology Promotion Law; and review the draft decision to authorize the State Council to temporarily adjust the application of relevant provisions of the Food Safety Law in the Hainan Free Trade Port, among other items.

LITIGATION & ARBITRATION
The Supreme People’s Procuratorate has issued six typical cases of civil procuratorial supervision involving real estate disputes.
On April 16, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate website published the “Notice on Issuing Typical Cases of Civil Prosecutorial Supervision Involving Real Estate Disputes.”
This batch of typical cases comprises six matters, focusing on supervisory issues such as “selling one property to two buyers,” delayed issuance of property ownership certificates, and adjustment of liquidated damages. In the series of cases involving applications for non-enforcement of arbitration awards filed by Song Moujun, Zhao Mou, and Liu Mouyuan, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate clarified that, when handling supervisory cases related to “selling one property to two buyers,” procuratorial organs must adhere to the principle of differentiation, accurately determine the validity of the house sale contracts and the attribution of property ownership, and comprehensively assess factors such as the registration of changes in property rights, lawful possession of the property, the status of contract performance, and the chronological order of the formation of the sale contracts, thereby establishing the priority of rights protection. Other purchasers who have not yet acquired property ownership are entitled to request the seller to return the purchase price and compensate for their losses.

The Nanjing Intermediate People’s Court has released typical cases of evidence preservation in civil intellectual property litigation.
On April 17, the Nanjing Intermediate People’s Court held a special press conference to release typical cases of evidence preservation in civil intellectual property litigation and to introduce the “Guidelines for Evidence Preservation in Civil Intellectual Property Litigation of the Nanjing Intermediate People’s Court.”
This batch of typical cases comprises six matters. In Case No. 1, the court, upon the rights holder’s application, promptly implemented evidence‑preservation measures, adopting a non‑stop‑operation approach. This not only effectively addressed the rights holder’s difficulty in producing evidence but also minimized the impact of such measures on the opposing party’s production and business operations. Following the judgment, the two parties reached a settlement agreement and subsequently entered into a patent‑licensing arrangement, transforming their relationship from adversaries in a patent‑infringement dispute to partners in patent‑related production and commercial activities. This development holds significant positive implications for fostering innovation and creating a favorable business environment.

Three departments jointly released typical cases safeguarding the rights and interests of women and children.
Recently, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, and the All-China Women’s Federation jointly released a selection of typical cases safeguarding the rights and interests of women and children.
This batch of typical cases comprises a total of 12. In Case No. 8, several entertainment businesses in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province—operating board-game script‑based venues and e‑sports internet cafés—engaged in malicious marketing by disseminating advertisements containing vulgar content that denigrated women’s status and undermined their dignity, such as “maid‑style kneeling service” and “maid‑assisted tutoring and gaming companionship.” These ads were promoted through posters, flyers, and short online videos, with some videos garnering over five million views and generating adverse social repercussions. Additionally, certain enterprises provided services like game‑assisted tutoring and gaming companionship without taking lawful and reasonable measures to prevent and stop sexual harassment. The Yiwu Municipal People’s Procuratorate issued pre‑litigation prosecutorial recommendations to the market supervision and cultural‑tourism authorities, and advised the Yiwu Municipal Public Security Bureau to strengthen public security management at the implicated cultural and entertainment venues, thereby preventing such services from escalating into illegal practices such as paid escort services. To date, all relevant unlawful advertisements have been removed, the concerned enterprises have standardized their service offerings, and they have established mechanisms to eliminate workplace sexual harassment.

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