Law, disrupted Is China Investable?
Mar 9, 2022
Legal experts Haiyang Tang and Xiao Liu discuss China's crackdown on tech companies, questioning its investibility. They analyze government actions, data security laws, and if it hinders Western investment. The podcast explores global regulations, anti-competition investigations, investment trends, and Shanghai's strategies to attract foreign investments.
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Two Consistent Regulatory Trends
- China's recent tech actions fall into two consistent trends: data security tightening and anti-competition enforcement.
- These moves mirror global regulatory shifts rather than an isolated attack on investment.
Rapid Law-Then-Regulation Pattern
- China moved quickly from broad laws to specific regulations, causing initial uncertainty.
- That speed reflects a deliberate approach to set frameworks first, then fill in implementation details.
Draft Consultation, Surprising Enforcement
- China does sometimes solicit public comments on drafts and incorporates feedback into final laws.
- But enforcement actions can still surprise companies even after consultation rounds.