2 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS CHINA • 亚洲法律杂志-中国版 SEPTEMBER 2024 RANAJIT DAM, Managing Editor, Asian Legal Business, Thomson Reuters HEAD OF LEGAL MEDIA BUSINESS, ASIA & EMERGING MARKETS Amantha Chia 谢京庭 amantha.chia@thomsonreuters.com MANAGING EDITOR Ranajit Dam 邓文杰 ranajit.dam@thomsonreuters.com CHINA EDITOR Hu Yangxiaoxiao 胡阳潇潇 yangxiaoxiao.hu@thomsonreuters.com SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Victor Wu 吴嘉林 victor.wu@thomsonreuters.com EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE Charlie Wu 吴卓言 charlie.wu@thomsonreuters.com SENIOR CONTENT MANAGER Wang Jin 王瑾 jin.wang@thomsonreuters.com CHINA RESEARCH Bian Jie 边洁 jie.bian@thomsonreuters.com SENIOR DESIGNER John Agra john.agra@thomsonreuters.com TRAFFIC/CIRCULATION MANAGER Rozidah Jambari rozidah.jambari@thomsonreuters.com PUBLISHING COORDINATOR Tracy Yang 杨紫薇 tracy.yang@thomsonreuters.com SALES MANAGERS Yvonne Cheung 张裕裕 China Key Accounts (852) 2847 2003 yvonne.cheung@thomsonreuters.com Steven Zhao 赵树群 China Key Accounts (86) 010 5669 2021 s.zhao@thomsonreuters.com Steffi Yang 杨绮繁 South and West China (86) 010 5669 2041 qifan.yang@thomsonreuters.com Hiroshi Kaneko Japan, Korea (81) 3 4520 1192 hiroshi.kaneko@thomsonreuters.com Jonathan Yap Indonesia, Singapore (65) 9832 8945 jonathan.yap@thomsonreuters.com Krupa Dalal India, Middle East, Singapore (91) 22 6189 7087 krupa.dalal@thomsonreuters.com Romulus Tham Southeast Asia (65) 6870 3035 romulus.tham@thomsonreuters.com Simon Wan Hong Kong SAR, China (852) 3462 7730 simon.wan@thomsonsreuters.com In recent years, China has witnessed an unprecedented surge in the growth and influence of its "new technology" companies. From artificial intelligence to biotechnology, from electric vehicles to quantum computing, these innovative enterprises are reshaping industries and driving the nation's economic transformation. As these companies push the boundaries of what's possible, they navigate an increasingly complex landscape of regulations, ethical considerations, and international competition. It is in this challenging environment that their in-house legal teams have emerged as unsung heroes, playing a pivotal role far beyond traditional legal counsel. These legal professionals are not merely interpreting laws; they are actively shaping the future of their industries. They grapple with novel ethical dilemmas, anticipate regulatory changes, and provide strategic guidance that can make or break a company's innovative pursuits. Their work is instrumental in balancing rapid technological advancement with responsible and compliant practices. Recognising the critical importance of these teams, ALB China has chosen to spotlight and rank the top in-house legal departments within China's new technology sector. Our cover feature, the 2024 ALB China Top 15 New Technology In-House Teams, celebrates these exceptional departments that are at the forefront of legal innovation. We believe that by highlighting their achievements and strategies, we not only honour their contributions but also provide valuable insights for the entire legal community. As China continues its journey towards technological leadership, these legal teams will undoubtedly play an increasingly vital role in shaping the nation's innovative future. 近年来，中国的“新科技”公司蓬勃发展，展现出前所未有的增长与影响 力。从人工智能到生物科技，从电动汽车到量子计算，这些创新型企业正在重塑 各行各业，推动国家的经济转型。 在不断突破技术可能性的同时，这些公司也在应对日益复杂的监管环境、 伦理考量和国际竞争。在充满挑战的环境中，企业内部的法务团队的作用已经 远远超出了传统的法律咨询。 这些法律专业人士不仅解读法律，更在积极塑造行业未来。本月，ALB China 特别关注并评选出中国新科技行业中表现卓越的法务部门。我们相信，通过展 示这些团队的成就和策略，我们不仅是在致敬他们的贡献，也为整个法律界提 供了宝贵的见解。随着中国不断迈向技术领导地位，这些法务团队必将在塑造 国家创新未来的过程中发挥越来越重要的作用。 GUARDIANS OF INNOVATION 创新守护者 Asian Legal Business is available by subscription. Please visit www.legalbusinessonline.com for details. Asian Legal Business has an audited average circulation of 11,402 as of 30 September 2016.Copyright is reserved throughout. No part of this publication can be reproduced in whole or part without the express permission of the editor. Contributions are invited, but copies of work should be kept, as Asian Legal Business can accept no responsibility for loss. MCI (P) 004/02/2024 ISSN 0219 – 6875 KDN PPS 1867/10/2015(025605) Thomson Reuters Alice @ Mediapolis, 29 Media Circle, #09-05, Singapore 138565 / T (65) 6775 5088 10/F, Cityplaza 3, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong SAR, China / T (852) 3762 3269 www.thomsonreuters.com
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