The new draft security law finally opens the door to an orderly and free data economy.
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About this section:
All of this is dated material as pieces are posted a few months after publication due to copyright rules. I don't aim to react quickly to current events but rather to reflect on underlying trends. These are not academic articles either: they are brief pieces on topics that are only remotely linked to my research interests. But I hope they can be a useful and simple introduction to some fascinating aspects of Chinese society and politics.
Recent posts:
The loophole in China’s privacy regime
China's tightened privacy regime leaves a crucial element up to interpretation.
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Reform will improve foreign firms’ treatment in China
A major reform of the Foreign Investment Law took effect this month.
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China is short of skills, not workers
Labour shortages in some regions and industries coexist with underemployment and unemployment in others.
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China's pharmaceuticals regulation will strengthen
China's scandal-hit pharmaceuticals sector is in for a regulatory shakeup.
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Anti-monopoly enforcement will strengthen in China
Beijing has consolidated its anti-monopoly authorities within a single organisation.
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New rules strengthen data privacy in China
China is building a data privacy framework inspired by the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Reform will overhaul social insurance system in China
China is set to launch a major reform of its social insurance system as it attempts to build a functioning welfare state.
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