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Follow legal developments in China, Switzerland and the European Union. Understand what has changed, who may be affected and why it matters for cross-border cooperation, responsible business and public rights. Every explanation connects you to its original sources.
The Hong Kong SAR Government has gazetted an order under Cap. 558 implementing an agreement between the Central People's Government and INTERPOL to grant privileges and immunities to the organization and connected individuals for…
Adopted legislation16 October 2026
European Commission Executive Vice-President Virkkunen delivered opening remarks at the International AI Summit in Dublin, addressing Irish officials including Prime Minister Martin, Minister Smyth, and Minister Burke.
Status unclear16 October 2026
FINMA CEO Stefan Walter detailed the authority's cross-divisional, risk-based supervisory strategy for Swiss asset and wealth managers, emphasising guidance on individual portfolio management, product suitability, conflict-of-interest controls, and outsourcing risks.
Regulatory guidance15 October 2026
The Environment and Ecology Bureau and the Tourism Commission of Hong Kong SAR have invited market participants to submit Expressions of Interest for developing an onshore power supply facility at the Kai Tak Cruise…
Public consultation15 October 2026
On 15 October 2026, the European Commission launched the RAISE (Resource for AI Science in Europe) pledging initiative for AI in Science Enablers at the European AI in Science Summit in Dublin.
Status unclear15 October 2026
An analysis published by the Swiss Arbitration Centre examines how sanctions, national security concerns, and geopolitical tensions affect party autonomy, arbitrator selection, institutional governance, and award enforceability in international arbitration.
Status unclear15 October 2026
Legal analysis by Sjoerd Bakker on the European Law Blog examines Regulation 2024/3012, which establishes an EU certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming, and carbon storage in products.
Adopted legislation15 October 2026
A WTO Secretariat report indicates that 51 out of 145 trade concerns raised in the Committee on Market Access since 1995 have been reported as resolved or partially resolved. During its latest meeting, the…
Status unclear15 October 2026
The Lands Department of Hong Kong SAR has posted statutory resumption and acquisition notices for the Ngau Tam Mei New Development Area, covering approximately 62 hectares of private land alongside government land occupied by…
Rules in force15 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Department of Health has approved a new drug for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer under the '1+' mechanism, bringing total approvals under the framework to 23 as the region advances toward…
Rules in force15 October 2026
China's Cyberspace Administration and military authorities have launched a two-month joint campaign targeting ten categories of improper military-related online marketing, misinformation, and hype.
Regulatory guidance15 October 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced the 'ART' Framework to promote responsible artificial intelligence adoption in Hong Kong SAR's banking sector, focusing on Accountability, Resilience, and Trust.
Regulatory guidance15 October 2026
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