China Business Law Podcast Art Dicker, Agnes Wang

In this episode of the China Business Law Podcast, host Art Dicker is joined by Yin Ge, a partner at Han Kun Law Firm, to discuss the liberalization of the financial services and asset management industry in China. Yin shares her extensive experience and insights on the regulations affecting the sector, the types of clients engaged in asset management, and the recent changes that have opened up China’s financial markets to foreign players. The conversation delves into joint ventures versus wholly foreign-owned enterprises, the rationale behind the government's liberalization efforts, and predictions for future regulatory trends. Additionally, they explore the role of ESG standards and the challenges faced by both foreign and Chinese firms looking to expand internationally.

In part 2 of our episode with Tracey Tang, we discuss the reform of value-added telecom services regulations in China. We delve into the potential for increased foreign participation, implications for foreign internet companies, and the complexities of obtaining licenses. The discussion covers the historical context, government attitudes towards foreign investment, and practical strategies for companies considering entering the Chinese market. Tracey provides valuable insights into navigating regulatory challenges and the potential for future changes in the industry.

In this episode of the China Business Law Podcast, host Art Dicker and guest Tracey Tang discuss new rules in China concerning app filing requirements and changes affecting foreign companies investing in value-added telecom services (VATS). Tracey Tang, a legal expert with extensive experience in the TMT industry, elaborates on the implications of these regulations for foreign app developers, particularly those in the digital entertainment and gaming sectors. They explore the complexities of setting up a company in China, the necessity of obtaining various licenses, and the choice between working with local partners or navigating legal structures such as VIE to comply with Chinese laws. The conversation also touches on the challenges and timelines for foreign app developers under the new regulations and the potential impact on their business operations in China.

In this episode of the China Business Law Podcast, hosts Art Dicker and Iris Yuan interview Ying Song, Executive Partner at the law firm AnJie Broad who has personally handled numerous well-known cases as an expert in anti-monopoly law (AML). Ying provides insights into how Chinese authorities handle different types of cases and also gives us an in-depth comparison of China's AML practices with those in Europe and the U.S.

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Co-hosts Art Dicker and Boon Kim Fam are joined by Henry Van Dyck and George Martin, partners and co-chairs of the FCPA practice at Faegre Drinker.

Henry was most recently a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice working on FCPA and other global government investigations, while George has been a partner at Faegre and co-chair of the China practice covering FCPA and other matters there.

Together we cover some of the most important and relevant topics, including how to continue conducting effective cross border investigations in view of ever evolving data privacy laws in China, and understanding to what extent the DOJ may or may not be amenable to potential limitations in terms of discovery. We also discussed what the latest Monaco memo means for executives and whether a "carrot" approach might be the way forward in assessing the effectiveness of a corporate compliance program. You won't want to miss this episode!