The country has now blocked a further 118 Chinese apps across all relevant digital platforms. The move follows an earlier ban on 59 China‑origin apps in late June, which was subsequently extended to 47 cloned variants of the original target list. More
As well as providing a legal framework for e-commerce transactions, the country’s newly-adopted Consumer Protection Act (2019) also sets out to establish a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). More
The re-import deadlines for cut and polished diamonds exported for certification/grading by overseas laboratories between 1 February and 31 July have been extended by three months. More
The government has announced a ban on 59 China-sourced apps, including TikTok, WeChat, Helo, Weibo, Kwai, SHAREit, UC Browser, UC News, Club Factory, Clash of Kings and Cam Scanner. More
In a bid to counter the worst economic effects of the coronavirus crisis, the government has further opened up eight of the country’s key state-run industries to the private sector – coal mining; mineral mining; defence production; civil aviation; electricity distribution; social infrastructure; aerospace; and atomic energy. More
The government has launched a US$266 billion economic stimulus package – said to equate to 10% of the country’s GDP – in a bid to mitigate the worst effects of the coronavirus outbreak. More
