In April 2023, China published a discussion draft of the “Regulations for the Administration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services.” The aim of the document is to ensure content security, compliant operation, and protection of user rights when using generative AI. The regulations emphasize the legality and ethical obligations of generative AI services. During the content… Continue reading China regulates generative AI
Category: Law
China’s Twenty Data Measures Promotes Data Governance
China’s data production reached 6.6 Zettabytes (ZB) in 2021, accounting for 9.9% of total global data production. This puts China second only to the United States (16 ZB). In order to further enhance digital productivity, the Opinions on Building a Basic Data System to Better Fulfill the Role of Data Elements (Twenty Data Measures) were… Continue reading China’s Twenty Data Measures Promotes Data Governance
Digital content piracy on the rise
The outbreak of the Covid 19 pandemic led to an unprecedented increase in online piracy worldwide regarding music, movies, television, publishing, and software. For example, the number of pirated movies increased by 39% in 2022 compared to 2021, while the number of visits to piracy websites to watch movies increased by about 9%. The same… Continue reading Digital content piracy on the rise
Export of Personal Data
The Chinese Cyberspace Administration has announced the Standard Contractual Measures for the Export of Personal Data. The purpose of these measures, which will take effect on June 1, 2023, is to protect the interests and rights of individuals regarding their data and to regulate the export of personal data. The Measures set out the scope,… Continue reading Export of Personal Data
Combating Bad Faith Trademark Applications
In January 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published a new draft amendment to the Trademark Law. It makes a number of important adjustments and adds 23 new articles. For foreign companies, the biggest advantage of this amendment is that it strengthens the fight against bad faith trademark registration at the legislative level,… Continue reading Combating Bad Faith Trademark Applications
Beijing relies on data-driven growth
The Chinese Government has issued guidelines for the development of the data security sector. The goal is to increase the use of data for economic growth and improve control over data access and storage. The ultimate goal is to economically harness the potential of the vast amounts of data generated by the digital economy while… Continue reading Beijing relies on data-driven growth
New measures for Data Security Management
China continues to regulate data security. The Data Security Management Measures in the Field of Industry and Information Technology, which took effect on January 1, 2023, further specify the management of the entire life cycle of data. Companies should primarily pay attention to the following four requirements: Data localization: It is not explicitly required that… Continue reading New measures for Data Security Management
General mobilization in basic research
In a bid to boost basic research in the intensifying technology war between China and the U.S., Shenzhen, the southern Chinese technology hub, is making state-funded scientific equipment costing more than RMB 500,000 (USD 71,623) available to individuals and organizations for research purposes. Basic research is high on Shenzhen’s agenda, and the city plans to… Continue reading General mobilization in basic research
New Year, New Guidance Documents: China Improves IP Protection
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released information on the implementation of the Opinions on Strengthening Intellectual Property Protection (关于强化知识产权保护的意见) in late October 2022. They explain how amendments to the 2021 Patent Law will be implemented in practice. In addition, CNIPA aims to complete the revision and concretization of the Patent Law Implementation Rules… Continue reading New Year, New Guidance Documents: China Improves IP Protection
Cybersecurity Law: Fines Significantly Increased
The Cybersecurity Law (CSL), China’s first fundamental law to comprehensively regulate cybersecurity issues, is about to undergo its first revision. A key feature of the proposed amendments is a significant increase in penalties for network operators and critical infrastructure operators that fail to comply with relevant cybersecurity protection obligations. For example, the fine range for… Continue reading Cybersecurity Law: Fines Significantly Increased
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