Internet of Things: Innovation with Chinese Characteristics
The Internet of Things, or the Internet of Everything, has become a popular buzzword in recent times. But what does it really mean? While there are many definitions, the central premise is that many or...
View ArticleHong Kong Communications Authority clears HKT/CSL merger subject to conditions
On May 2, 2014, the Hong Kong Communications Authority (“CA”) announced its antitrust clearance decision for the acquisition of CSL New World Mobility Limited by HKT Limited. Antitrust clearance was...
View ArticleE-commerce liberalization in China: State Council and MIIT push forward
China’s regulatory framework for foreign investment in the e-commerce industry has undergone significant liberalization. Previous pilot programs on a local level have been extended nationwide, with...
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Most recent Chinese ‘ad block’ judgment affirms ad-based revenue model for...
On 14 October 2015, a local court in Shanghai adopted the latest in a series of judgments on the legality of software and other technical measures that block or skip advertisements on digital...
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New anti-unfair competition guidance for Internet players from Beijing court
On 13 April 2016, the Beijing High People’s Court released the Trial Guidelines on Network Related Intellectual Property Right Cases (“Guidelines”). To a large extent, the Guidelines seem to be an...
View ArticleChinese payment encryption device suppliers fined for participation in...
On 4 November 2016, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (“SAIC“) – one of China’s antitrust authorities – published on its website three decisions, whereby three payment encryption...
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A game changer? China enacts first e-commerce law
In stark contrast to the rapid development of e-commerce in China, it has taken nearly five years and no less than four drafts for China to finalise its first e-Commerce Law. The new law will enter...
View ArticleChina: Appetite for anti-unfair competition action in the Internet space
It’s been almost a year since the new “Internet clause” in China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL) is in force. The enforcement authority hasn’t used it much in 2018. But one decision is noteworthy....
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