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How to launch your China business and avoid the most common mistakes
Starting a business in China can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences you may have. It can also be daunting and...


Foreign companies in China’s development zones can benefit from reduced corporate income tax
Foreign companies in China’s development zones can benefit from a reduced 15 percent corporate income tax (CIT), as long as they can...


Chinese government redoubles commitment to support innovation, R&D and technology
Technology innovation has become in the past few years a major priority for the Chinese government, whose goal is to transition the...


China’s startup and venture capital landscape grows with the support of the government
Over the past decade, the startup and venture capital landscape in China registered a significant increment, rivalling the same sector in...


Hong Kong updates Mandatory Provident Fund and abolishes offsetting mechanism
The Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF), under which employers and employees are required by law to make monthly contributions, was...


Defensive trademark registration in China may be limited in the future
In China, trademark infringement and squatting are a real challenge for many businesses. To prevent this situation, a common strategy...


Labor laws in Hong Kong differ from rest of China when hiring employees
For decades, Hong Kong has been the bridge between East and West and its unique working culture attracts talent from all over the world....


Hong Kong shows commitment in the protection of shareholders’ rights
Hong Kong is one of the world’s top financial centers with a large capital markets industry. It is also known as the top destination for...


Hong Kong companies have several options when returning profits to shareholders
Listed companies reward their shareholders by paying out a portion of their profits. Though cash dividends are the most common form of...


Hong Kong implements new Foreign Source Income Exemption (FSIE) regime
With the intention of supporting international efforts in combating cross-border tax evasion and preventing double non-taxation, Hong...


Trademark owners may soon benefit from the Madrid Protocol in Hong Kong
The Madrid Protocol may be soon implemented in Hong Kong, granting the local Intellectual Property Department access to the international...


Foreign brand owners in China should include Class 35 in their trademark portfolio
China recently issued several new regulations and guidelines to strengthen the protection of the intellectual property rights and improve...


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....


Live streaming e-commerce in China presents challenges to IP protection
In China, the largest e-commerce market in the world, the live streaming e-commerce model has strongly boosted sales volumes and has...


Foreigners working in Shanghai must be enrolled in Chinese Social Insurance System
The lifting of COVID restrictions in China opened the possibility for foreign professionals to start or resume commercial activities in...


Practical Guide to the Nutrition and Supplements Market in China
The rising health awareness and increasing disposable income among Chinese consumers are two key factors in the record growth registered...


Practical Guide to the Organic Products Market in China
The market for organic products is relatively new in China. As the fourth largest organic market in the world and the first in Asia,...


Practical Guide to the Pet Industry in China
Over the past two decades, China's pet industry has seen remarkable growth. In 2023, market revenue is projected to hit US$66.1 billion,...


Practical Guide to the Cosmetics and Personal Care Market in China
The beauty and cosmetics industry is one of the fastest-growing and most promising sectors currently in China. The Chinese personal care...


Practical guide to the smart fitness and sports industry in China
As the Chinese population becomes more affluent, they are also becoming more health conscious. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers...
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