China unveils rule to counter ‘discriminatory’ measures in international IP disputes

China unveils rule to counter ‘discriminatory’ measures in international IP disputes

The State Council, China’s cabinet, on Wednesday issued a regulation saying the country may take countermeasures if foreign countries impose discriminatory or restrictive measures against its citizens or organisations in intellectual property disputes. It issued the rule as part of Beijing’s efforts to strengthen its toolbox to counter external “containment and suppression”. The rule, part…

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Hong Kong to keep ‘one country, two systems’ model indefinitely, minister says

Hong Kong to keep ‘one country, two systems’ model indefinitely, minister says

Hong Kong’s justice minister has reassured investors that the city will be governed by the “one country, two systems” principle and keep its common law system indefinitely, as he seeks further legal cooperation with Asean jurisdictions. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok also said on Monday that Hong Kong would host the 15th China-Asean Prosecutors-General…

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