ArticleLegal Briefing - Retail compliance update - Fourth quarter 2020This Legal Briefing focuses on retail compliance and best practices in China, and China's strict rules on advertising.ChinaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentR&P China Lawyers
ArticlePersonal information export: China release new guidanceThe Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released a guide as discussed here. ChinaPrivacyR&P China Lawyers
ArticleCase report: Foreign acquisition highlights trends in China's M&A landscapeA US auto firm's purchase of its Chinese distributor shows foreign investment resilience & rising vertical integration.ChinaCorporate/Commercial LawR&P China Lawyers
ArticleCommon key red flags in Chinese legal due diligenceDiscusses the most common issues noticed when completing legal due diligence on Chinese M&A targets.ChinaCorporate/Commercial LawR&P China Lawyers
ArticleGood for easy business: China accedes Apostille ConventionThis will simplify the authentication process of many documents for international companies doing business in China.ChinaCorporate/Commercial LawR&P China Lawyers
ArticleFinancing Chinese subsidiaries through foreign loansA key way for international investors to finance their Chinese operations is through foreign loans to their subsidiary. ChinaGovernment, Public SectorR&P China Lawyers
ArticleShanghai takes new measures to stabilize and attract foreign investment in 2020By making foreign investment a focal point, Shanghai continues to be a fervent supporter of foreign business in China.ChinaGovernment, Public SectorR&P China Lawyers
ArticleResolving issues with Chinese suppliers – KLM BlueBiz blog postArticle discusses ways of avoiding, mitigating and resolving issues with Chinese suppliers. .ChinaInternational LawR&P China Lawyers
ArticleChina Supreme Court validates electronic evidenceNew rules give courts a clear framework to take a close look at the evidentiary value of certain electronic evidence.ChinaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationR&P China Lawyers
ArticleSPC orders courts to publish judgments onlineWhile Chinese judgments are technically public, until now there has been no public database to search judgments.ChinaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationR&P China Lawyers
ArticleChina continues to enforce compliance in advertisementsThe local government departments in China are aggressively enforcing PRC laws on advertisement.ChinaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentR&P China Lawyers
ArticlePreventing evasion of enforcement of a foreign arbitration awardRecent case shows how Chinese authorities may suspend a company's deregistration when outstanding obligations under a valid arbitral award remain unresolved.ChinaInternational LawR&P China Lawyers
ArticleForeign companies fall victim to fraud in ChinaThis is an introduction to fraud in China, and steps that foreign managers can take to avoid becoming the next victim!ChinaCriminal LawR&P China Lawyers
ArticleProtecting your business from competing employee ventures in ChinaProvisions to address employee misconduct related to establishing competing businesses against their employers.ChinaCriminal LawR&P China Lawyers
ArticleCompanies targeted for illegally hiring foreignersChinese laws establish that foreigners can only work in China if they obtain a proper employment permit and work visa.ChinaImmigrationR&P China Lawyers
ArticleHow to lose your trademarks in China (and how not to)Trademark owners must ensure that CNPIA registration is up to date, via a reliable local trademark agent.ChinaIntellectual PropertyR&P China Lawyers
ArticleNew criminal standards target illegal foreign exchange tradersCertain illegal fund payments and settlement businesses or illegal foreign exchange trading could be deemed a crime.ChinaInternational LawR&P China Lawyers
ArticleOne Key Take-Away from FAQ on Cross-Border Data Transfershis long-awaited clarification provides significant relief to enterprises navigating the complex regime of data export compliance under China's Data Security Law and associated regulations.ChinaInternational LawR&P China Lawyers
ArticleChina fines Dior: Reminder for firms to secure cross-border dataChinese regulators are taking a strict stance on cross-border transfers of personal information.ChinaPrivacyR&P China Lawyers
ArticleForeigner tax benefits extended to 2027Reduced tax burdens should attract international talent and encourage economic growth in China.ChinaTaxR&P China Lawyers