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SLEEPING CARBON GIANT AWAKES: CHINA’S RENEWED VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKET IS HERE – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
China’s voluntary carbon trading platform reopened on 22 January 2024 after seven years in limbo. A nationwide suspension of new CCER registrations in 2017 led to a decline in activity, limiting trading options.
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NAVIGATING THE NET ZERO TRANSITION: SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTHEAST ASIA, JAPAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
We share insights from our people across the region, combined with those of pre-eminent local law firms who, like us, are helping clients on their net zero journey.
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INDONESIA’S NICKEL RUSH – RIDING THE WAVES OF THE EV BATTERY REVOLUTION
Almost 125 years since the discovery of nickel ore in the mountains of Sulawesi, can Indonesia ride the EV wave? And what does this mean for businesses reliant on nickel, batteries and EVs?
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KWM releases the Interpretation and Practical Analysis of the Hot Issues in PE Funds II

In the past two years, China's private equity (PE) fund industry has been experiencing significant changes in the fundraising environment, investment direction, management strategies, and exit models amid the changing capital markets and the evolving overall economic environment.

29 May 2024

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King & Wood Mallesons releases Exploring the Legal Landscape of Artificial Intelligence

At the close of 2022, a groundbreaking technological revolution, represented by ChatGPT, has unleashed a tidal wave of transformative innovation, constantly reshaping commercial paradigms.

24 April 2024

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King & Wood Mallesons releases Cybersecurity, Data Compliance and Governance in the Digital Society IV

Amid the complex economic and social transformation, where digitalisation is undergoing rapid transformation and intelligentisation has already made a mark in the market, China’s law-based cyberspace governance is expanding its fundamental nature and broader implications.

12 April 2024

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Securing AI Patents in China: The Regulatory Framework
China has been a powerhouse in AI development and deployment - since 2013, China has overtaken the US as the country with the most number of AI-related patents granted (within all jurisdictions). To continue fostering this surge of innovation, China has already taken significant steps in this direction with the release of its New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan (2017), a comprehensive plan outlining goals for the development and implementation of AI by 2030. In addition to this strategic plan, China has also made crucial adjustments to its regulatory framework. The 2019 revision of the China National IP Administration (CNIPA) Guidelines for Examination included notes about the patentability of AI inventions, marking a significant step towards clarifying the legal landscape for AI-related patents. The lawmakers in the People’s Congress are discussing a national AI Law. China is continuing to refine its regulatory landscape to balance innovation with ethical and societal considerations, and China’s increasing focus on intellectual property rights and innovation especially for AI inventions makes China an attractive hub for companies to protect their inventions.Intellectual property-Patents， Artificial intelligence

05 June 2024

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KWM releases the Interpretation and Practical Analysis of the Hot Issues in PE Funds II
In the past two years, China's private equity (PE) fund industry has been experiencing significant changes in the fundraising environment, investment direction, management strategies, and exit models amid the changing capital markets and the evolving overall economic environment.

29 May 2024

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Infrastructure and Public Utilities: China’s New Administrative Measures for the Concession of Infrastructure and Public Utilities
On May 1, 2024, a meaningful regulatory change in infrastructure and public utilities sectors took effect in China with the promulgation of the “Administrative Measures for the Concession of Infrastructure and Public Utilities” (the Measures) by the National Development and Reform Commission, along with five other departments. The Measures, with key provisions as summarized below, offer enhanced opportunities for investors interested in China’s infrastructure and public utilities sectors.

09 May 2024

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KWM partner Zhang Haojun named one of the 2024 ALB China Top 15 Rising Lawyers

On 20 June 2024, King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) Dispute Resolution partner Zhang Haojun was recognised as one of the 2024 ALB China Top 15 Rising Lawyers by Asian Legal Business (ALB).

20 June 2024

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KWM establishes International Projects Group to deepen international cooperation and legal services

Since the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was proposed in 2013, King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has provided comprehensive legal services for clients in a large number of BRI projects, including investment, financing and dispute resolution. We have set foot in the vast majority of the BRI countries and regions, following the footprints of our clients. Our services span such industries as energy, minerals, transportation, information and other core infrastructure sectors, as well as key industries for BRI construction, such as finance, manufacturing and services.

18 June 2024

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KWM secures several awards at the ALB China Law Awards 2024

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) won multiple awards at the ALB China Law Awards 2024 announced by the Asian Legal Business (ALB) owned by Thomson Reuters on 23 May 2024. KWM was recognised as “Beijing Law Firm of the Year”, “Anti-Trust & Competition Law Firm of the Year”, “Cyber Security and Data Protection Law Firm of the Year”, and retained the title of “Regulatory Compliance Law Firm of the Year - China”.

24 May 2024

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