Xun Yang
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Profiles
Mr. Xun YANG received his LL.B degree in law and his LL.M degree in jurisprudence from Fudan University. He also received an LL.M degree from Columbia University USA. Mr. Yang is admitted to practice in the P.R.C. and qualified in New York State, USA. Before joining Llinks, Mr. Yang worked at various internationally renowned law firms in Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, etc. He has 20 years of practical experience, including nearly 8 years abroad.
Mr. Yang has long been practicing in technology-related legal areas, mainly advising in the life science, TMT, finance and high-end manufacturing companies on IP, data security and regulatory matters.
Achievements
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Llinks Partners Mr. Xun Yang and Mr. Shawn Xu Ranked in the 2026 GRCD China Client's Choice "Top 15 Lawyers for Cybersecurity and Data Compliance" and "Top 15 Lawyers for Corporate Bankruptcy" respectively
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Llinks James Wang and Xun Yang Honored in 2025 LEGALBAND Client Choice: Top 15 IP Lawyers and Top 15 Compliance Lawyers Lists
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64 Individual Recommendations from Llinks Law Offices were recognized across 17 Practice Areas in the 2026 The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Greater China Rankings
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Llinks Partners David Pan and Xun Yang Named to GCProfiles Power List: Top 20 Compliance Experts
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Llinks Lawyers selected for the 2025 Legal Hall of Fame (Ming Lu Tang) "China Legal Pioneers List: Intellectual Property Sub-Series."
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Llinks Lawyers Named in ‘Best Lawyers Recommended by GCs 2025' Compiled by Legal Guru Club (Fa Lao Hui) and Legal Hall of Fame (Ming Lu Tang)
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Llinks Partner Xun Yang Recognized as One of the "Top 15 Cybersecurity and Data Protection Lawyers in China 2025” by Asian Legal Business
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Llinks Lawyers Selected for "The A-list 2024-2025”presented by China Business Law Journal
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Llinks Receives Multiple Recommendations in The Legal 500 Greater China Guide 2025
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Llinks and Llinks Lawyers Named in ‘Best Lawyers and Law Firms Recommended by GCs 2024' Compiled by Legal Guru Club (Fa Lao Hui) and Legal Hall of Fame (Ming Lu Tang)
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Llinks and Llinks Lawyers Named in ‘Best Lawyers and Law Firms Recommended by GCs' Compiled by Legal Guru Club (Fa Lao Hui) and Legal Hall of Fame (Ming Lu Tang)
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Llinks 16 Practice Areas and 29 Lawyers Recommended in The Legal 500 China Guide 2024
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Llinks Acknowledged in ‘Law Firm Brand Influence Guide in Intellectual Property Practice (2023)' by Legal Vision
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Llinks Listed in The Legal 500 China Guide 2023
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Llinks Lawyer Xun Yang Named as One of ‘2022 China Top 15 Cybersecurity and Data Compliance Lawyers' by LEGALBAND
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Llinks Sweeps Multiple Nominations at 2022 China Law & Practice Awards
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Llinks Listed in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Guide 2022
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Llinks Lawyer Xun Yang Named Top 100 Lawyer in ‘The A-list 2021' by China Business Law Journal
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Llinks Listed in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Guide 2021
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Llinks Listed in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Guide 2020
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Llinks listed in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Guide 2019
Experience
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Represented Ant International in licensing wallet technology to its joint venture with MTN in Dubai
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Represented Allist Biopharmaceuticals in licensing the overseas development and commercialization rights of furmonertinib to ArriVent of the US
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Represented Shijian Biologics and Yuyan Biologics in granting Ipsen the global exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize an antibody-drug conjugate
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Represented CRRC Times Electric in the introduction of high-speed rail braking, signaling and control technologies
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Represented Tencent in large model data compliance and intellectual property risk management.
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Represented SenseTime in data protection and compliance for the launch of artificial intelligence products and their overseas expansion.
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Represented Xingrong Technology in providing PaaS services to Sephora in several Southeast Asian countries
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Represented Qunliang in data rights and unfair competition litigation against Xiaohongshu and obtained a favorable judgment recognizing the fair use of data
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Represented the relevant authorities of the Nansha government in the establishment of the "International Data Source Center" and the Nansha node of the "Data Field".
Intelligence
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Identification of Important Data and Compliance Obligations 2026-08
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Time will tell: Perspectives of Network Data Security Risk Assessment 2026-06
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At Long Last: China's New Drug Data Exclusivity Regime 2026-05
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Draft Provision on the Collection and Use of Personal Information on Internet Applications: Enhancements and Challenges 2026-01
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A Quick 7-Step Guide to Complete a Minor Personal Information Protection Compliance Audit 2026-01
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Key Points of China’s Cybersecurity Law Amendments 2025-11
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Technology Transfers in response to US Export Controls --- a Discussion from US Restrictions on Selling EDA to China 2025-07
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A Class Action Over the “Apple Tax” and Its Implications for Chinese Developers 2025-07
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Legal Implications of General AI Agents: The Case of Manus 2025-03
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Arrow is Drawn: Purpose, Method, and Suggestion for PI Protection Audit 2025-02
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DeepSeek Facing Legal Challenges in Overseas Market 2025-02
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The U.S. Preventing China and Other Countries from Access to U.S. Data 2024-12
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Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban; Impact on Chinese Social Media Going Abroad 2024-12
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A Brief Review of Guidelines for the Construction of Mobile Internet Minor Mode 2024-11
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A Brief Review of PRC Administrative Regulation of Network Data Security 2024-10
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Data Intellectual Property Protection and Registration Practice 2024-09
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The Rights and Wrongs of Online Competitive Behaviors — A Review of the "Interim Provisions Against Unfair Competition Online" 2024-09
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Research on Legal Issues Related to Gambling-related Online Games 2024-09
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A Change in the Data Export Regulatory Landscape - Commenting on the Measures on Promoting and Regulating Cross-border Data Transfers and the Supporting Guidelines 2024-03
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Six Highlights MNCS Need to Know about China SCC Route 2023-02
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China Issued Application Guidance for Data Export Security Assessment: Impact on Multinational Business 2022-09
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Data Collection and Processing Personal Information on Mobile Apps (China) 2022-04
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China Will Launch Digital Currency the Nature And Prospection 2022-02
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Three Major Changes in the Drug Registration Measure 2022-02
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Update on PRC Restrictions on Technology Export 2022-02
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Early Resolution of Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes 2022-02
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Draft PI Law Regulating Foreign-related Data Behaviors 2022-02
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PRC Court Issued Interim Injunction in a Case Involving Determination of Royalty Rates Globally 2022-02
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Legitimate Source Defense in Patent Infringement Cases 2022-02
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A Practical Discussion on Scope of HGR Administration 2022-02
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Impact of 2nd Draft of PI Law and Data Law on Multinational Financial Institutions 2022-02
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Major Changes in the 2021 amended Regulation of Supervision and Administration of Medical Devices 2022-02
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Cybersecurity review and new ideas for listing in Hong Kong 2022-02
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A Guide to China’s Personal Information Protection Law 2022-02
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The Impact of the Personal Information Protection Law on Life Science Business 2022-02
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Twenty Key Points of National Recommendatory Standard for Personal Information Security 2022-02
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China Issued Measure to Tighten Outbound IP Transfers 2022-02
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China Cyber Security Law Requirements on Foreign-owned Private Fund Management Business 2022-02
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Cloud Act: Risks vs Opportunities 2022-02
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PBOC Accepted Application for Payment Service License from WFOE 2022-02
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Foreign Investor Participation in Restricted and Prohibited Areas During Post-VIE Age 2022-02
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China Issues E-commerce Law to Boost Quality Development of Online Business 2022-02
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MPS Issued MLPS Regulation to Strengthen Cyber Security Protection Requirements in China 2022-02
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What does the Block-chain Rule tell us? From denial to limited permission 2022-02
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New Systems under the Vaccine Administration Law 2022-02
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A study of legal status of “E-coins” under PRC Law 2022-02
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Is it legal to bypass great firewall? 2022-02
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Development of “Interim Injunction” in IPR cases in China 2022-02
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Can Employer Terminate the Labor Contract with Employee Who Violates the Salary Confidentiality Policy? 2022-02
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Partial Judgments in the Context of Intellectual Property Litigations 2022-02
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Amendment to Tech I/E Regulation Showing a Friendlier Business Regime 2022-02
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CSRC Rule on Security Firms External Connections to Transactional Systems 2022-02
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CFDA Clarifies Regulations on Cosmeceuticals 2022-02
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Protections and Sharing of Medical Information from Aspects of Individuals, Enterprises and the State 2022-02
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Seven Alerts in Relation to Draft Measures for Management of Data Security 2022-02
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China Will Reshape Administrative System for Human Genetic Resources 2022-02
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“DotTrademark” Domain Name --- Protecting Brands in Internet Age 2022-02
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An Interpretation of Children Personal Information Network Protection Rule —— From Life Science Companies’ Aspects 2022-02
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New Encryption Law — An Administrative Reformation of Commercial Encryption 2022-02
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Top Five Points for MNCs for Compliance with APP DP Rule 2022-02
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Improved IP Protections under the Foreign Investment Law 2022-02
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A Prospect on Protection of Innovative Drugs Post US-China Trade Agreement 2022-02
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The Impact of PIPL on Asset Management Business 2021-11
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The Coming PIPL: Have you prepared? 2021-10
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Llinks Client Alert – Commercial IP(May-June 2021) 2021-07
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Llinks Client Alert – Commercial IP(November-December 2020) 2021-01
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Llinks Client Alert – Cybersecurity, Data & Privacy(November 2020) 2020-12
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Llinks Client Alert – Cybersecurity, Data & Privacy(September 2020) 2020-09
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Understanding the Administrative Measure for Information Technology of Securities and Fund Operators 2019-01