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An explanation of Hong Kong SAR's regulatory framework and recent enforcement actions against illegal sales of unregistered medicines, including the WT1 vaccine case, under Cap. 138, Cap. 60, and Cap. 231.
Rules in force8 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Government explained tender marking schemes, occupational safety standards, and contract enforcement mechanisms for outsourced non-skilled worker service contracts across four major procuring departments.
Rules in force8 October 2026
In a Legislative Council reply on October 7, 2026, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development detailed regulatory measures, enforcement statistics, and proposed SIM card legislative reforms to combat telecommunications fraud.
Rules in force7 October 2026
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced that the Development Bureau will submit proposed amendments to the Buildings Ordinance in 2026 to increase penalties for substandard construction. He also detailed progress on task forces…
Draft legislation6 October 2026
The State Council of mainland China has released a circular outlining its national fitness policy framework for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030), setting key quantitative infrastructure targets and encouraging artificial intelligence integration.
Regulatory guidance4 October 2026
The CPC Central Committee and the State Council of the PRC have jointly issued guidelines to enhance social work, expand community-level governance under the 'Fengqiao Experience', and strengthen Party building in new economic entities.
Regulatory guidance4 October 2026
The Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Ministry of Justice have formulated China's ninth five-year plan on public legal education (2026–2030), focusing on business regulations, foreign trade, cross-border investment, personal data…
Regulatory guidance3 October 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree adopting a new regulation on exit and entry administration, scheduled to take effect on September 15. The measure enhances safety alert mechanisms, regulates intermediary…
Adopted legislation1 October 2026
Market access, bilateral investment, company governance and cross-border transactions.
Imports, exports, tariffs, product rules and the movement of goods.
Financial regulation, payment systems and the protection of financial consumers.
Artificial intelligence, privacy, data transfers and digital responsibility.
Environmental rules, supply chains and the social responsibilities of business.
Creative work, brands, geographical indications and cultural knowledge.
Mediation, arbitration, court processes and the prevention of disputes.
Work, consumer protection and legal questions in daily and cross-border life.
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