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U.S. Investments in China: Biden Administration Executive Order Sets Stage for Increased Regulation

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness and Elizabeth Zane | August.14.2023

The Treasury Department is contemplating regulating U.S. investments in Chinese semiconductor, quantum computing and AI companies.

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Green Hydrogen in Asia: A Brief Survey of Existing Programmes and Projects

by Karthik Kumar, Giji John, Lynette Lim, Kristin Seeger, Minako Wakabayashi and Gohshun Kawamura | July.26.2023

Asian countries have predominantly relied on coal and natural gas to meet their electricity demands, but the landscape is rapidly evolving. Many ...

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Foreign Investment Benchmarking Survey: Deadline Looms for U.S. Companies with Foreign Ownership

by Harry Clark | May.18.2023

U.S. companies with foreign ownership face a June 30 deadline to respond to a survey of foreign investment in the United States.

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Renewable Energy in Asia: Recent and Upcoming Trends

by Mark Beeley, James Hargrove, Jon Thursby, Karthik Kumar, Benjamin Stafford and Sarah Stockley | May.04.2023

This Q&A with the Orrick team highlights recent events in the renewable energy market and answer some key questions.

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$300 Million Seagate Export Control Penalty Shows New, Aggressive China-Trade Enforcement

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Maria Sergeyeva and Gregory I. Hume | April.25.2023

A recent case suggests the U.S. government is prepared to apply foreign direct product rules and related EAR scope requirements aggressively.

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Tips for the Energy Sector to Address New U.S. CBP Guidance Under Anti-Forced Labor Provisions

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Maria Sergeyeva and Gregory I. Hume | March.07.2023

Our team explores the impact of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's new guidance for U.S. import practices under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention ...

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PCAOB Secures Complete Inspection Access to Audits of Chinese Companies, Removing Delisting Risks

by Richard Smith, Jeff Zhang and Martha Wang | December.21.2022

The U.S. and China Reach Agreement on Audit Cooperation

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Orrick Global Offshore Wind Report

by Minako Wakabayashi, Evan Stergoulis, Paul Zarnowiecki, Adam Smith and Oliver Sikora | December.12.2022

Powering Forward: Offshore Wind Growth Signals Things to Come

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The Orrick Guide to Foreign Investment Reviews (October 2022 Update)

October.18.2022

The regulatory landscape for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) is continuously changing across jurisdictions covered by this guide.

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The U.S. and China Reach Agreement on Audit Cooperation

by Richard Smith, Jeff Zhang and Martha Wang | September.09.2022

On August 26, 2022, the U.S. and Chinese governments reached a Statement of Protocol Agreement regarding cooperation on inspecting the audit work ...

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Companies Doing Business in China Caught in a Double Bind

August.10.2022

Continuing tensions between the U.S. and China are creating concerns for multinational companies doing business in China.

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Webcast: Managing the Commerce Department’s New Circumvention Case and Solar Tariffs

April.12.2022

The U.S. Commerce Department announced a "circumvention inquiry" against all solar panels made in certain areas that incorporate Chinese materials.