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Effective Strategies for Negotiating China Licensing Agreements
Our legal team has seen a rise in foreign companies seeking to license their brands, concepts, or technologies in China. This approach...


China Releases Updated Rules and Negative List for Cross-border Data Transfers in Beijing Pilot Free Trade Zone
On August 30, 2024, the Beijing Municipal Internet Information Office, Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau, and the Beijing Municipal...


Shenzhen Reopens GBA IIT Subsidy Applications for 2024
Shenzhen has officially reopened applications for the GBA Individual Income Tax (IIT) subsidy for 2024, a significant move aimed at...


Navigating China's New Foreign Investment Policies in CGT
On 8 September 2024, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Commerce released the updated "Special...


Protecting Company Confidentiality in China
In today’s global business environment, protecting company confidentiality is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring...


Choosing the Right Currency for Your China Contract
When entering into contracts with suppliers in China, one crucial decision is selecting the appropriate currency for payments. This...


e-IP China: SFC Launches New Online System for Investment Products
e-IP China has introduced a new online system to streamline the application and submission process for investment products. This...


The Changing Dynamics of Shopping Festivals in China
Are high-profile shopping events like 618 and Double 11 still the most effective way for brands to gain traction? Or is there a shift...


China's Position in the Global Competition for Next-Generation EV Batteries
From BMW and Toyota to Panasonic, Samsung, and BYD, companies around the world are in a heated competition to develop the ultimate...


China's Economic and Sports Sector Benefits from the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics present China with a significant chance to elevate its global image, increase trade, and expand its market...


China’s Strategy to Stimulate Consumer Spending
Despite recent upticks in consumer spending driven by events like the Olympics and the Qixi Festival, China's economic landscape still...


China's Revised Company Law in Effect from July 1, 2024: Key Details
China’s legislature has adopted sweeping amendments to the Company Law, significantly altering company capital rules, corporate...


China Issues Judicial Interpretations on the New Company Law’s Applicability and Retrospective Effect
China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has provided new judicial interpretations to clarify the temporal effect of the New Company Law (the...


Foreign Investors' Shifting Strategies in China:
In recent years, the dynamics of foreign investment in China have exhibited significant shifts. While foreign investors are not making a...


How to Close a Business in Hong Kong: A Simple Guide
Closing a business in Hong Kong involves a structured process called winding up. Here’s a straightforward guide to understanding the...


China eliminates last COVID-19 requirement – No more Health Declaration Card for all travelers
The last remaining COVID-19 travel requirement was finally lifted in China. Starting November 1, 2023, travelers leaving and entering the...


Citizens from 54 countries can enjoy China’s 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy
Citizens from a total of 54 countries can currently enjoy China’s 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy, offered in 23 Chinese cities,...


New China Company Law changes corporate governance structure and allows one board system
The Chinese legislature adopted at its seventh session the latest amendment to the Company Law, which will come into effect on July 1,...


New China Company Law assigns greater responsibilities to directors and senior management
The Chinese legislature adopted at its seventh session the latest amendment to the Company Law, which will come into effect on July 1,...


Electronic contracts in China are legally binding if done correctly
In the digital era, legal contracts in China have undergone a transformative shift, moving from traditional paper-based agreements to...
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