“Allowing ‘data transmission’ to foreign companies such as Cangzhou High Joe and Tesla to be expanded”

, ‘Shanghai’s Pudong district has announced a ‘whitelist’ aimed at facilitating cross-border data transfer for companies operating in the free trade zone, including US electric car manufacturer Tesla, according to the South China Morning Post today (18th).’
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, ‘According to a post on WeChat by the authorities in the Pudong district of Shanghai the day before, a list of 64 ‘general data’ items that can be transmitted overseas without regulatory approval includes priorities such as intelligent connected vehicles, mutual funds, and biopharmaceuticals.’
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, ‘With this announcement, Shanghai has become the first mainland city to establish specific rules to promote the international flow of ‘general data’ just months after launching an industrial park focused on the data industry,’ the newspaper reported.’

, ‘The Lin-gang Free Trade Zone in Pudong, Shanghai, was established in 2019 under the direction of President Xi Jinping of China, and Shanghai inaugurated an ‘International Data Economic Industrial Park’ within the Lin-gang Free Trade Zone in October last year, with 25 data-related companies moving in.’
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, ‘The measure is seen as part of Chinese authorities’ efforts to attract more foreign companies and foreign investment,’ the newspaper evaluated.’

, ‘Shanghai has categorized data into three types within the Lin-gang Free Trade Zone: ‘general data’ that can be freely transmitted overseas, ‘important data’ that can be transmitted after passing security review by authorities, and ‘core data’ that is subject to the strictest review and must be stored in China,’ the report stated.’
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, ‘This measure is expected to address the challenges that Tesla and other multinational companies have faced under China’s three-tier data transfer system, as ‘general data’ can be transmitted without permission,’ the report said.’
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, ‘The newspaper noted that although Shanghai authorities have not disclosed which companies are included in the field of intelligent connected vehicles, it is expected that Tesla would be eligible.’
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, ‘[Photo source: Yonhap News / Hong Kong South China Morning Post Capture]’
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