A guide to investing in Australian real estate

Data misuse and breaches remain two of the most significant threats to data security. China’s Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law set strict standards to prevent improper handling, however, even after years of legal updates and recent draft amendments that increase penalties for large-scale incidents, high-profile breaches keep making headlines.

China’s regulatory framework for cross-border technology transfers has gained prominence amid global tech competition and geopolitical shifts. While U.S. export controls often dominate discussions, China’s evolving system—rooted in decades of legislative development—demands careful navigation. Below is a streamlined overview of critical aspects of the regime.

In today’s disrupted global trade environment, where policy shifts and trade sanctions can emerge unexpectedly, buyers and sellers of goods face heightened legal and financial uncertainty and risk. Sudden changes in trade laws, particularly tariffs and sanctions, can materially affect contract performance and pricing. To mitigate these risks, parties to commercial contracts may benefit from incorporating a tailored provision, which we shall refer to as the "Trump Majeure Clause" (TMC). The TMC is a hybrid of the traditional force majeure clause and a change in law clause, designed specifically to address disruptions caused by newly imposed tariffs or trade sanctions. Its purpose is to allow contractual flexibility in the face of government actions that frustrate the original purpose of entering into the agreement.