

Alan Grose, XL Law Consulting
Jan 243 min read
EU-China Cross-Border Data Flow Communication Mechanism
On August 27, the European Union and China launched a new Cross-Border Data Flow Communication Mechanism to address problems regarding...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Jan 244 min read
First Cross-Border Data Transfer Decision in China
On August 9, 2024, the Guangzhou Internet Court published an opinion in the first cross-border data transfer case in China. The case ...


Alan Grose and Rose Li, XL Law Consulting
Jan 245 min read
China Releases Final Regulation on Network Data Security Management
On September 24, China’s State Council released finalized Regulations on Network Data Security Management, which took effect on January...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Jan 142 min read
China’s First Guide to the Use of AI in Education
The Beijing Education Commission released the Beijing Guide to AI Application in Education (2024) on October 28, 2024, which encourages...


Anne Wilder, XL Law & Consulting
Jan 103 min read
Open Doors Report Shows Continued Increases in International Student Enrollment in the U.S. and U.S. Students Studying Abroad
International student enrollment at U.S. institutions during the 2023/24 academic year increased 7% from the previous academic year,...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Dec 13, 20242 min read
China’s Degree Law Coming into Force
China’s Degree Law will take effect on January 1, 2025. The Degree Law divides degrees into academic and professional degrees, sets out...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Oct 30, 20242 min read
China Lifts Some Foreign Investment Restrictions, Bringing It One Step Closer to the Opening-Up to the Outside World
The PRC’s Special Administrative Measures (Negative List) for the Access of Foreign Investment, which take effect November 1, removes all...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
May 7, 20243 min read
China Further Strengthens Protection of Consumers’ Personal Information
On March 19, 2024, China issued the Regulation on the Implementation of the Law of the PRC on the Protection of Consumer Rights and...


Rose Li and Emma Bahner
Apr 23, 20246 min read
China Releases the Rules for Data Classification and Grading
On March 21, 2024, China released the Data Security Technology - Rules for Data Classification and Grading, which will take effect from...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Mar 28, 20244 min read
Education Highlights from China’s 2024 Two Sessions
China’s government said it will (1) continue to develop private education and vocational education and (2) reform higher education to...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Feb 22, 20243 min read
China Issues Draft Administrative Measures for Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents
On December 8, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued the draft Administrative Measures for Reporting Cybersecurity...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Feb 12, 20244 min read
What Does China’s New Company Law Mean for WFOEs?
On December 29, 2023, China’s Company Law was amended and will take effect on July 1, 2024. Under the amended law, shareholders are...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Jan 15, 20243 min read
China Implements Measures to Improve Visa Policies
China’s National Immigration Administration implemented new measures to allow foreigners to apply for M, F, Q, and S visas at the port of...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Dec 8, 20235 min read
China Releases Ethics Rules on Research Involving Humans, Animals, or AI
On September 7, 2023, the Ministry of Science and Technology and nine other departments released the Trial Measures for Scientific and...


Anne Wilder, XL Law & Consulting
Nov 27, 20233 min read
U.S.-China Science Agreement at Risk of Expiring
The U.S.-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, first agreed to in 1979, has been temporarily extended until February 2024....


Emma Bahner, Rose Li, and Anne Wilder
Oct 30, 20233 min read
CAC Imposes RMB 50 Million Fine on China’s Largest Academic Database
On September 6, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) imposed a fine of RMB 50 million (approximately $7 million USD) on the...


Emma Bahner, XL Law & Consulting
Oct 13, 20238 min read
PIPL Cross-Border Transfer Draft Measures: Potential Relief for U.S. Colleges and Universities
On September 28, 2023, Chinese regulatory authorities published Draft Measures on regulating and facilitating cross-border transfers; the...


Anne Wilder, XL Law & Consulting
Sep 26, 20236 min read
What China’s Broadening of its Anti-Espionage Law Means for U.S. Colleges and Universities
China revised its Anti-Espionage Law, broadening both the definition of espionage activities and the authority of national security...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Sep 19, 20232 min read
China Applies Preferential Policies to Port Visas and Residence Permits
The 26 Measures issued by the Ministry of Public Security of the PRC allow foreign individuals to apply for multiple-entry M visas valid...


Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Chinese Government Regulates Private Tutoring Companies
In an effort to reduce the long hours—and significant sums of money—many Chinese students and their parents were spending on after-school...