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《数据出境安全评估办法》(“《办法》”)自9月1日起实施,预计将引发一系列由国家互联网信息办公室(“网信办”)进行的安全评估。任何“数据处理者”计划将其在中国境内收集和产生的“重要数据”出境到其他国家,都必须通过网信办的安全评估。如果未能通过安全评估,数据处理者是否可以在法庭上质疑网信办的决定?Read more

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The coming into effect of the Measures for the Security Assessment of Outbound Data Transfers (the “Measures”) on September 1 is expected to trigger a series of security assessments conducted by the Cyberspace Administration of China (the “CAC”). Any “data processor” planning to transfer to another country “important data” collected and generated inside China is required to pass the CAC’s security assessment. If the CAC decides against the data processor, can the CAC’s decision be challenged in court? Read more

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尽管中国面临各种经济挑战,但该国的跨境电子商务仍然快速增长。然而,这种增长的种子并不是为了应对新冠病毒疫情的经济困境而无规律地播下的。寻求全球销售的企业若能了解中国跨境电子商务如何获得政府的支持,并明白有哪些最新措施来解决相关争议,将会有助其抓住潜在利润丰厚的机会。Read more

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Despite various economic challenges facing China, the country’s cross-border e-commerce stands out to show rapid growth. The seeds of this growth were, however, not planted erratically as a response to economic woes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding how this type of commerce has gained governmental support and what latest measures have been taken to resolve related disputes helps businesses seeking to sell globally seize potentially lucrative opportunities.Read more

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了解中国对未来作出的准备能让我们更清楚地看到中国今天所处的位置。其中一项准备是中国对本土颠覆性技术的追求。中国希望在国内发展哪些颠覆性技术?它是如何追求这些技术的?目前的成果和相关影响是什么?Read more

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Understanding China’s preparation for the future helps us see more clearly where China stands today. One such preparation is the country’s quest for homegrown disruptive technologies. What disruptive technologies does China want to develop domestically? How has China conducted this quest? What are the results so far and related implications? Read more

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美国联邦最高法院最近关于堕胎和枪支管制问题的裁决引起了全世界的关注。有趣的是,在地球的另一端,中国国家立法机构关于地方性法规与国家宪法不符的决定(从而引发了该地方性法规的修改)几乎没有引起人们的注意。这决定是关于什么的?它是如何作出的?这样一个说明中国立法的宪法审查的典型事例,如何才能更好地被人认识并产生更积极的影响?Read more

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Recent rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court on issues concerning abortion and firearm regulation have drawn worldwide attention. Interestingly, on the other side of the globe, a decision by China’s national legislature that a local regulation was inconsistent with the country’s constitution (thereby triggering an amendment to the local regulation) has gone almost unnoticed. What was the decision about? How was it made? How can such an exemplary instance illustrating the constitutional review of Chinese legislation be better known and used to produce more positive impact? Read more

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China’s release of a Typical Case showcasing how courts in Shanghai recognized and enforced a foreign arbitral award by a special reading of the factual situation involved may help instill more confidence in foreign parties amid China’s efforts to revive its economy. How was this breakthrough ruling made? What are the implications of the ruling?Read more

U.S.–China Relations, Climate Change, and Biodiversity Loss

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美国国务卿安东尼·J·布林肯在其演讲中明确表示,中国是美国应对气候危机能力的“不可或缺”的一部分。他敦促中国与美国一起“加快”两国共同努力的“步伐”。拥有健康的原生植物和动物种群的生态系统有助于应对气候挑战。然而,许多生态系统受到生物多样性丧失的不利影响。中国如何应对这一丧失?Read more

U.S.–China Relations, Climate Change, and Biodiversity Loss

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In his recent speech, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken clearly stated that China is “integral” to the United States’s ability to solve the climate crisis. He urged China to join the United States in “accelerating the pace” of their shared efforts. Ecosystems with healthy populations of native plants and animals help address climate challenges. Yet many ecosystems have been adversely affected by the loss of biodiversity. How does China tackle this loss?Read more

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三十年前,中国发展“社会主义市场经济”的决定帮助增强了外国投资者的信心。今天,如果中国表现出类似的决心,在关键领域中带来积极的变化,外国投资者将有很强的理由继续看好中国市场。其中一个关键领域是对中国股市的监管。中国有监管工具来打击股市的违规行为。这些工具是否已经很好地被使用?Read more

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Three decades ago, China’s decision to develop a “socialist market economy” helped bolster foreign investors’ confidence. Today, if China shows similar determination to bring about positive changes in crucial areas, foreign investors will have strong reasons for feeling optimistic about the Chinese market. One crucial area is the regulation of China’s stock market. China does have regulatory tools to combat irregularities in the stock market. Have these tools been used well? Read more

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在外国企业对疫情限制日益担忧的情况下,中国知识产权五年规划可能有助于增强信心。如果实施得当,该规划将帮助中国建立强而有力的知识产权保护机制,有利于中国疫情后的经济复苏。怎样才能很好地实施该规划?Read more

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Amid foreign businesses’ growing concerns about COVID restrictions, China’s five-year intellectual property plan may help instill confidence. If implemented well, the plan will help China establish a strong intellectual property protection mechanism that will facilitate the country’s post-COVID economic recovery. How can the plan be implemented well?Read more

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迟来的正义非正义。及时作出判决对侵害知识产权的案件尤为重要,这是由于知识产权权利人需要迅速制止侵权以尽量减少其损失。对此,中国提供了一个解决方案。 这方案如何运作?Read more

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Justice delayed is justice denied. The prompt delivery of judgments is particularly important in cases involving infringement of intellectual property rights, where holders of these rights need to minimize their losses by stopping the infringement swiftly. China does offer a solution. How does it work? Read more