Introduction In a landmark move to deepen economic reforms and foster a unified national market, China has unveiled a new policy redefining “domestic products” for government procurement. The Notice on Implementing Domestic Product Standards and Related Policies in Government Procurement (Guobanfa 2025/34), released on September 28, 2025, aims to level the playing field for all…
In a landmark legislative achievement that has been decades in the making, China has fundamentally overhauled its Arbitration Law, enacting the most comprehensive reforms to its dispute resolution framework since the original law’s promulgation in 1994. Adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on September 12, 2025, and scheduled to take effect…
In one of the most significant legislative developments in China’s commercial law landscape this year, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress has enacted a comprehensive amendment to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL), marking a watershed moment in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize its market regulatory framework. Set to take effect on October…