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Survey: Southeast Asia – Cyber Security Handbook

International Economics Consulting Ltd (IEC) has been engaged by FCDO to compile information for a study they’re undertaking in cyber security. Their findings will contribute to creating a sustainable competitive market for the supply of digital services (set out in the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025), a Cyber Security Handbook for Southeast Asia and the Asia Pacific Digital Trade Network.

IEC are keen to hear your views via the survey shown below.

• For UK businesses: https://forms.gle/QYiscFoYHvpA75fCA
• For SEA businesses: https://forms.gle/W2whVasRwwt2sxVg6
• For Public Sector: https://forms.gle/f19aZfWf5Pk2xzKr5

Survey Background – International Economics Consulting Ltd

Note from International Economics Consulting Ltd

Building on what has been a truly successful year for two-way trade and closer economic cooperation between the UK and Southeast Asia, the UK Government – led by the British Embassy Bangkok – recently commissioned a research project designed to identify opportunities for new commercial partnerships between UK cyber security solution providers and consumer organisations across this dynamic and innovative region. The project will have a particular focus on the following five high-growth markets: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam – with additional analysis on Singapore.

As part of our ambition to create a product that is tangible and valuable to organisations seeking to boost their cyber security capabilities, this project will examine important trends across Southeast Asia’s cyber security landscape; identify and assess potential opportunities for new commercial partnerships (public and private sector alike), and analyse routes to market and overall regulatory environment. The United Kingdom (UK) Government is supporting International Economics Consulting Ltd in the development of a Cyber Security Handbook for these purposes. The handbook will serve as a practical ‘go-to’ guide for UK cyber security solution providers seeking to scale up in the region, whilst also providing valuable insights to governments and businesses across the region on how they can continue to attract and foster new business partnerships with UK cyber security companies – contributing to the vision of creating a sustainable competitive market for the supply of digital services set out in the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025.

We would be very grateful if you could please fill out this questionnaire which should take no longer than 10 minutes. All answers will be anonymous and aggregated. We thank you in advance for your assistance.

British Chamber China's Cross-Border Data and Innovation Report 2021

Cross-Border Data and Innovation Report 2021

 

Data are as vital as air for businesses, flowing across borders to connect

companies and disseminate new discoveries. British businesses must be

able to send data to their global offices easily in order to compete efficiently

and innovate effectively.

British businesses use cross-border data flows to grant clients access

services and expertise from global offices, streamline company processes,

analyse market trends at a global scale, and monitor and improve product

performance.

BritCham China asked our member companies what concerns they had

around draft legislation governing data outflows from China. Many report

that the lack of detailed implementation guidance around data security

requirements are causing significant compliance concerns. Some are

already cancelling R&D projects, but many more are waiting to see

how the chips will fall.

The British Chamber of Commerce calls for clarity. British companies

have raised uncertainty over data security and compliance since our

inaugural Business Sentiment Survey in 2018. Companies seek

assurance. Requirements for cross-border data transfer must be

practical, transparent and conducive to market-led innovation.

Without this, businesses will face higher costs and struggle to

realise their full potential to innovate and grow in the Chinese

market.

Our key recommendations to promote cross-border data flows

and cross-border innovations are:

Allow as much data to be shared across borders without requiring

external security assessments as possible.

Refrain from including data of critical importance to commercial

activities in important data catalogues.

Confirm key information regarding external cross-border security

assessments.

Remove external security assessments when companies share

data with sister offices, parent companies or subsidiaries.

 

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For more information please contact [email protected]

 

 

Cross-Border Data and Innovation Report 2021 - British Chamber of Commerce in China | Beijing

With our grateful thanks to the British Chamber of Commerce in China

for kindly sharing this report.

China Cybersecurity and Data Regulation - Insights for business

 

Dear CBI Members and Partners,

Our sincere thanks to CBI member Teneo for kindly sharing this insight into China's recent cybersecurity and data regulation laws.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call him directly via: +852 3655 0504

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China is in the final stages of implementing three cybersecurity and data regulation laws that have material implications for companies with clients, partners, suppliers or employees in China.

The laws – the Personal Information Protection Law, the Data Security Law and the Cybersecurity Law – regulate online and offline data storage and processing inside or outside of China.

On the one hand, these laws are a manifestation of geopolitical tension between China and the US. The report outlines how, since 2017, the two countries have traded regulatory moves in the areas of cybersecurity and data regulation, creating an increasingly complex environment for companies with international operations.

On the other hand, the laws represent a long-overdue move by China to clarify its cybersecurity and data regulation laws, which comprised a patchwork of regulations previous to 2017. The current framework articulates requirements for individuals and companies in the three areas of cybersecurity, data security and use and care of personal information.

Topics explored in the paper are:

• How cybersecurity and data regulation in China and the US have mirrored geopolitical tensions
• Regional approaches to cybersecurity and data regulation in China, the EU and the US
• The requirements under China’s three laws, including the extraterritorial implications
• Examples of how related laws have been applied in China
• Key China cybersecurity and data regulation considerations for multinational corporations
• The China government agencies in charge of the cybersecurity and data regulation laws

To read the full report, please refer to the attached PDF or visit the link below.

Download Teneo_China Cybersecurity and Data Regulation_What Multinationals Should Know_Oct 2021

China Cybersecurity and Data Regulation: What Multinationals Should Know

 

New China Cybersecurity Review Measures - Legal Overview

 

Dear CBI Members and Partners,

We are very grateful to CBI Member Evershed Sutherland for the following update on new China Cybersecurity measures. Please refer to the summary below and contact the CBI's China team should you require any information from Evershed Sutherland directly.

https://es-notifications.com/74/6375/may-2020/china-issues-new-cybersecurity-review-measures.asp?sid=d17efd0f-8535-4411-a19e-8cb8dab89386

Kind Regards,

CHINA DIRECT

Control Risks publish guide to ‘future-proofing’ your business & 2019 China outlook

Control Risks publish guide to ‘future-proofing’ your business & 2019 China outlook

Global risk and strategic consultancy firm, Control Risks have published a guide to help businesses ‘future-proof’ their activities in China. The guide provides steps on how companies should seek to adapt to the on-going US-China trade war and Made in China 2025 policy. There are additional chapters on how to manage the government relations, risk management and market nexus, as well as ensuring that your company is protected under China’s cyber-security laws.

Control Risks has also released a ‘risk-map’ associated with the Made in China 2025 policy, which charts the potential challenges foreign companies with interests in China may face in 2019. The map is accompanied by a comprehensive list of sectors whose operations could be at risk as a result of the policy.

Please find links to both the guide and the risk-map here.

China Direct would like to thank Control Risks for sharing this information in support of British and international business.

The Changing Face of Cyber Threats - Update

 

Dear CBI Member and Partners,

Please find attached a useful summary of the cyber security challenges facing business in 2018.

China Direct would like to thank CBI member BT for kindly sharing their insights.

Download BT and Cyber Security

China National People's Congress 2018 - A Summary

 

Dear CBI members and partners,

Please find attached a useful summary of China's National People's Congress which concluded earlier this week.

Download CPW No. 173

Our grateful thanks to China Politics Weekly for sharing this issue.

(CNPC image above courtesy of www.scmp.com)

 

EUCCC launches 2017 China Business Confidence Survey

 

The European Chamber of Commerce in China launched its annual business confidence survey on 31st May in Beijing and Shanghai.

Headlines included:

• Half report feeling less welcome compared to when they first entered the market.
• Over the last four years, more than half have consistently reported that foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) are treated unfairly compared to domestic Chinese companies.
• 61% believe that environmental regulations are strongly enforced against foreign companies, while only 14% and 17% report that they are strongly enforced against Chinese privately-owned enterprises (POEs) and Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) respectively.

For a full press report and to download the Report please follow the links below.

http://www.europeanchamber.com.cn/en/press-releases/2554

http://www.europeanchamber.com.cn/en/publications-business-confidence-survey

CBI Summary of President Xi UK Visit Oct 2015

Dear CBI members and partners,

Please find below an executive summary of President Xi Jinping's recent state visit to the UK.

A detailed and comprehensive report can be downloaded at the bottom of this article.

Headlines:

From 20-23 October, President Xi Jinping made his state visit to the UK—the first by a Chinese president in a decade—where he was welcomed with a remarkable display of pomp, pageantry, and fanfare from the British government and Royal Family.

●Huge Chinese delegation accompanies President Xi: President Xi was accompanied by 150 Chinese business leaders, and almost 1,000 people are estimated to have travelled from China to the UK to participate in the state visit.

●Grand culmination of a very special year for UK-China relations:

Widely touted by both sides to usher in a ‘golden era’ for the bilateral relationship, the state visit marked the grand culmination of what has been a very special year for the UK-China relationship.

Key milestones in the build-up to the visit including the first ever UK-China Year of Cultural Exchange, the Duke of Cambridge’s historic outing to China in March, the UK becoming the first Western European country to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and UK Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne’s visit to China as well as the UK-China People-to-People Dialogue last month.

●Three primary themes underpinning state visit:

The state visit was underpinned by three primary themes—signalling the openness of the UK economy to Chinese business, working together on pressing global issues, and looking to each other as ‘economies of the future’ with the growing complementarity of the UK and Chinese economies.

●Nearly £40 billion worth of agreements: 

Almost £40 billion worth of commercial deals were agreed upon, spanning a wide range of sectors, such as energy, retail, financial services, aerospace, healthcare, transport, education, the creative industries, and more.

Several examples of key announcements included:

1. BP’s multi-billion dollar LNG deal with Huadian

2. Manchester Airport’s plans to host the first direct scheduled flights to mainland China outside of London.

3. Rolls-Royce’s US$2.4 billion agreement to power HNA Group’s new aircraft.

4. EDF and China General Nuclear Power Corporation’s commitment to the construction and operation of the proposed Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.

5. Aston Martin and China Equity’s agreement to explore the development of a production version of Aston Martin’s fully electric RapidE concept.

●Widening the scope of bilateral relations:

The visit showcased the extent to which the UK is striving to build a very broad relationship with China—stretching beyond mere trade and investment—and lay the foundation for robust ties across the government, society, and business communities.

Download CBI China, President Xi Jinping's UK state visit, October 2015

Aston Martin unveils electric concept RapidE during state visit

 

CBI member Aston Martin showcased a fully electric concept of its Rapid S four-door sports saloon outside Lancaster House in London during President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the U.K.

The new RapidE concept was developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering at its facility in Grove, Oxfordshire.

It was on display in support of a creative summit organised by the British government’s successful GREAT campaign to showcase the best of what the U.K. has to offer and encourage people to visit, do business, invest, and study in the country.

During the Lancaster House event, Aston Martin and Chinese investment group ChinaEquity announced an agreement to explore the development of a production version of the RapidE concept.

If successful, the new luxury sports car would be constructed at Aston Martin’s global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, and could be brought to market in around two years.

Aston Martin CEO, Dr Andy Palmer, said, “We see luxury electric vehicles as an intrinsic part of our future product portfolio and welcome ChinaEquity into the next phase of study for the project development. The exciting RapidE concept tangibly demonstrates the capability and ambition of Aston Martin towards developing low- and zero-emission sports cars.”

Chairman Chaoyong Wang of ChinaEquity said, “We are delighted that Aston Martin not only provides a high performance driving experience to customers, but also shows their social responsibility by showcasing a new generation of electric car with zero emissions. We are excited to participate in the development of the RapidE and to make a contribution to Sino-British clean energy and green environmental strategy. We feel confident that there are significant opportunities for electric cars in China and the world.”

Please read more here.