Swiss Chinese Law Association — Geneva
SCLA Legal Observatory
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 introduced the Mediation (Amendment) Bill 2026 into the Legislative Council to confer statutory default mediator-appointing powers on the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited (HKMAAL).
Draft legislation14 October 2026
The Chief Executive in Council of Hong Kong SAR has made six statutory Orders under the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) to implement Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements with Barbados, Jordan, the Kyrgyz…
Adopted legislation14 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Government will introduce an amendment bill to the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap. 553) in 2026 to facilitate B2B trade document digitalisation based on UNCITRAL standards, while declining to establish a…
Draft legislation14 October 2026
France's data protection authority, the CNIL, closed its September 1, 2025 compliance injunction against Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited after the companies updated disclosures regarding advertising cookies during account creation and modified Gmail…
Regulatory guidance14 October 2026
In a Legislative Council reply, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong SAR detailed the statutory framework, financial transaction monitoring requirements, and law enforcement strategies used to counter illegal online…
Rules in force14 October 2026
At the HKGCC Silver Economy Summit on October 14, 2026, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development outlined the government's policy progress, including 30 silver economy measures, quality assurance certification schemes, and future…
Status unclear14 October 2026
Hong Kong Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung outlined the legal scope of the Massage Establishments Ordinance (Cap. 266) and enforcement mechanisms against illegal vice activities under the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200) in a written…
Rules in force14 October 2026
On October 13, 2026, three property owners were convicted at the Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts and fined a total of $317,440 for persistent non-compliance with removal orders issued under section 24(1) of Hong Kong's…
Court judgment14 October 2026
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau welcomed the issuance of Hong Kong's first insurance-linked securities sidecar by PICC P&C, providing US$12 million in quota share reinsurance protection for offshore windfarms on the Chinese…
Rules in force14 October 2026
European Commissioner Šefčovič welcomed Minister Bolat to Brussels to co-chair the EU-Türkiye High-Level Dialogue on Trade.
Status unclear13 October 2026
The European Data Protection Board has adopted a declaration providing guidance on smart glasses, establishing data protection obligations for manufacturers, application providers, and users based on their context of use.
Regulatory guidance13 October 2026
Recent WTO committee meetings focused on trade in services highlighted work on digital trade, artificial intelligence, cross-border remittance cost reductions, recognition measures, and recurring specific trade concerns involving major global economies.
Status unclear13 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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