This Legal Briefing focuses on retail compliance and best practices in China, and China's strict rules on advertising.

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released a guide as discussed here.

A US auto firm's purchase of its Chinese distributor shows foreign investment resilience & rising vertical integration.

Discusses the most common issues noticed when completing legal due diligence on Chinese M&A targets.

This will simplify the authentication process of many documents for international companies doing business in China.

A key way for international investors to finance their Chinese operations is through foreign loans to their subsidiary.

By making foreign investment a focal point, Shanghai continues to be a fervent supporter of foreign business in China.

Article discusses ways of avoiding, mitigating and resolving issues with Chinese suppliers. .

New rules give courts a clear framework to take a close look at the evidentiary value of certain electronic evidence.

While Chinese judgments are technically public, until now there has been no public database to search judgments.

The local government departments in China are aggressively enforcing PRC laws on advertisement.

Recent case shows how Chinese authorities may suspend a company's deregistration when outstanding obligations under a valid arbitral award remain unresolved.

Provisions to address employee misconduct related to establishing competing businesses against their employers.

Foreign-invested companies with any staff outside their registered location should keep abreast of these developments.

Trademark owners must ensure that CNPIA registration is up to date, via a reliable local trademark agent.

How TM squatters operate & how to counteract & prevent attacks from them.

Certain illegal fund payments and settlement businesses or illegal foreign exchange trading could be deemed a crime.

his 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.

Chinese regulators are taking a strict stance on cross-border transfers of personal information.

Reduced tax burdens should attract international talent and encourage economic growth in China.