China’s technology sector is developing rapidly, characterized by strong policy support and innovation-driven growth. Leading tech companies such as Huawei, Alibaba, and Tencent hold significant positions in the global market. Emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, 5G communications, cloud computing, big data, and blockchain—are also demonstrating strong competitiveness in China. The Chinese government continues to increase its support for the technology industry, driving sustained growth. At the same time, government regulation of the tech sector is gradually strengthening.
GeLian’s lawyers have accumulated extensive practical experience in the TMT practice area, developing solid project-handling capabilities and unique compliance strategies. In their practice, they have broadly covered numerous cutting-edge technology fields, including blockchain, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data, the Internet of Things, e-commerce, precision marketing, facial recognition, connected vehicles, autonomous driving, surveying and mapping, and internet payments. They are able to effectively assist both domestic and international clients in navigating China’s complex legal and regulatory environment, addressing challenges efficiently, and successfully implementing projects.
Our services:
- Compliance analysis and compliance model design for cloud service models (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS, and BaaS, etc.);
- Market access compliance and transaction model design for foreign-invested telecommunications businesses;
- Compliance analysis for new business models, products, or services;
- Compliance governance for e-commerce platforms, internet platforms, and mobile apps;
- Procurement compliance for cloud computing and big data products and services;
- Legality and legal risk analysis for artificial intelligence project proposals;
- Legal recommendations for the implementation of artificial intelligence projects;
- Providing legal compliance advice and contract design and review for various blockchain applications in industrial settings, including BaaS platforms, NFTs, blockchain traceability, evidence preservation, supply chain finance, and other scenarios;
- Supporting the implementation of metaverse projects, participating in project model and architecture design, providing compliance opinions, and representing clients in negotiations, consultations, and contract drafting and review;
- Data and privacy protection in the fields of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the metaverse;
- Investment, financing, equity, and asset transactions in the fields of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the metaverse;
- Handling enforcement cases and civil cases in the fields of blockchain, digital currencies, and related areas;
- Enterprise data compliance system development; data localization and cross-border data transfers; website privacy policy formulation; data breach incident response; facial recognition technology management system development; data compliance assessment and review services;
- Drafting and amending software and other technology licensing services and related agreements.