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These new regulations should reduce frustrations and assist rights holders with a clearer path to obtain trademarks.

China continues to be the world's destination for foreign direct investment.

The Implementing Regulations of the IIT Law contain many special tax rules that apply to foreigners working in China.

Common HR and operational risks, and offers actionable strategies to safeguard your business in China.

Chinese companies are often quite reluctant to provide information or to fully cooperate with Western due diligence.

The article shares examples and case studies on compliance issues that foreign businesses face when doing business in China.

Foreign companies should take immediate steps to protect their trademarks and other important intellectual property.

Companies that have been applying the VAT exemption should complete a detailed review to analyse risks and options.

Foreign-invested companies wanting to expand in China to weigh pros and cons of a branch versus a subsidiary.

The trademark registration processes in the European Union (EU) and China have several important differences.

Factors to consider are location of employees, convenience of location, fiscal subsidies, and ease of doing business.

Parties often prefer to settle a dispute rather than revert to court, but if a satisfactory compromise cannot be found, then the only way to resolve the dispute may well be to file a lawsuit. Common risks to Chinese litigation (and to a certain extent, arbitration in China) are local protectionism, strict evidentiary rules, and enforcement challenges, but just as important in many smaller disputes is the cost of litigation. Companies should carefully consider whether the legal costs are worth th

Sales promotions have become important for international and domestic brands to expand sales in the Chinese market.

What do the new data security laws mean for you as a company operating & collecting data in or related to China?

SAMR has announced an in-depth enforcement sweep in China, focusing particularly on the online and pharma industries.

Supporting local businesses in China: tax relief, social insurance contributions and rent relief

China's gradual opening up to foreign investment has been a key factor in the successful development of China's economy.