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Practical Guide to the WeChat Ecosystem in China
With more than 1.2 billion monthly active users in China, WeChat has changed the way people live their daily lives. What began in 2011...


New online ads regulations will impact social media and internet advertising
The Chinese government recently issued an updated set of measures that regulate online advertising in the country. The Measures for the...


Companies must comply with new rules for cross-border transfer of personal information
Multinational corporations operating in China often share information with their subsidiaries or headquarters outside the country....


Foreign visitors to China will be able to use WeChat Pay for their transactions
In an effort to stimulate the Chinese economy and to attract international travellers, WeChat, one of China’s most popular online...


Company Law in China establishes clear rights and responsibilities for shareholders
All companies registered in China, including foreign invested enterprises (FIEs), are subject to the Company Law, with respect to company...


Corporations looking at China for pharmaceutical R&D must ensure terms of contract
With the globalization of pharmaceutical research and development (R&D), many multinational corporations and research organizations look...


Chinese preference for smartphone communication leaves email out
Most Western entities tend to use email as their main form of communication. However, the constant evolution of technology and changing...


Legal representatives in China carry high level of responsibility and risk
Chinese laws and regulations are very strict regarding the responsibilities and obligations of companies and their legal representatives....


Shanghai imposes two new requirements in permanent residence application for foreigners
Foreign professionals living and working in Shanghai will have to comply with recent changes made to the permanent residence application...


Younger generations in China are getting excited about gin
China’s cultural connection to spirits goes back thousands of years. Every major social event involves the opening of a special bottle....


Adjustments to China import-export tariffs for 2023 simplify procedures for foreign trade operators
China is slowly recovering after a trade slowdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, with exports expected to grow by double digits in...


Amendments to the China Company Law seek to optimize corporate governance system
The Chinese government is looking to optimize the way businesses work in China and stimulate market activity through a series of...


China prepares to learn to “live with the virus” and foreigners are welcomed back
After almost three years of some of the strictest anti COVID-19 measures in the world, China opened its borders last month and lifted...


China focuses on food safety and releases new regulations for the industry
In the past decade, Chinese consumers have been increasingly focusing on the safety and quality of food products, especially after a few...


In bilingual contracts in China, Chinese language takes precedence
Doing business in China can be an overwhelming but gratifying experience. However, one of the most difficult barriers for foreign...


After lifting of Covid restrictions, foreigners in China can return to business activities
As life in China has been restored to normal following the government’s lifting of pandemic restrictions, Chinese officials have made new...


“Should I stay or should I go:” Foreign companies struggle with deciding to stay or leave China
The difficulties faced by foreign companies in the past few years in China are making them reconsider the viability of maintaining a...


Amazon helps Chinese authorities fight against counterfeit trade
Multinational brands have complained for years about the multi-billion dollar trade in counterfeit products originating from China,...


Foreign companies adopt a wait-and-see approach in China
After more than two years of strict Covid-19 controls, supply-chain problems, and a deterioration in bilateral relations with the United...


China starts 2023 looking forward to supporting economic growth
Looking back at 2022, the economic slowdown in China caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and a string of unexpected regulatory moves from...
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