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China Trade Investigations: Evolving Legal Tools&Authorities

This article provides a brief overview of these investigations, their underlying legal authorities, and the respective measures involved.

How to Protect Software Copyright in China

This article outlines the main enforcement mechanisms available under Chinese law in this domain, compares them across key metrics.

Warning Proposed 50% Rule May Severely Impact Global Firms

Landon Heid proposed that BIS should introduce a rule similar to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)’s 50% rule for the Entity List.

Navigating Ad Hoc Arbitration in the Chinese Mainland

Since 2021, three successive draft amendments to the PRC Arbitration Law have addressed the issue of ad hoc arbitration, sparking significant debate among practitioners, academics, and policymakers.

China’s Anti-Circumvention Practice and Legislation

This article examines China’s anti-circumvention legislation and its first determination to elaborate on the logic and key issues underpinning China’s anti-circumvention regime.

China Ups the Ante on Merger Control New Guide & Rising Risks

Against such backdrop, we have identified the following trends that will have implications for businesses in their global or cross-border M&A transactions.

Being Sued in Chinese Court：What You Need to Know – Part I

As the first part of a series, this article outlines the general jurisdiction rules governing foreign-related civil litigation in China under the Civil Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China

Navigating China’s Digital Map Regulations

This strategic guide helps foreign investors in smart driving industry navigate China’s strict digital map regulations.

Evaluation of the Reorganization Value of Delisted Companies

It discusses the unique reorganization value, reorganization paths, and common controversial and difficult issues in the practice of delisted companies under Chinese law.

Employment Termination & Business Dissolution Legal Pathways

This article delineates the legal procedures and best practices for both employment contract termination and corporate dissolution procedures.

2025 China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law Revision Key Takeaw

The updated legislation seeks to refine regulations governing the digital economy, regulate Internet competition, and enhance protection for trademarks, data, and privacy.

Key Tips for International Buyers to Source from China II

The article offered guidance on essential company checks on suppliers and necessary contractual protections, particularly from the perspective of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Meeting the Standard of Proof in China Patent Infringements

This article presents strategies for collecting evidence for alleged infringement and approaches to address the challenges of evidence presentation in judicial practices.

Legal Insights from China Landmark AIGC Cases

The case saw, for the first time, a Chinese court provide clarification on whether content generated by artificial intelligence (“AIGC”) qualifies as a work that enjoys copyright.

Overseas Listed Company's Equity Incentives for Chinese Employees

This article explores essential considerations and requirements for foreign-listed companies offering equity incentives to their employees in China while attempting to strike a balance between global corporate goals and compliance with local laws and regulations.

The Way Forward for Foreign Investment under New Healthcare Policies: Prospects and Challenges in the Fields of Stem Cell and Gene Therapy and Wholly Foreign Owned Hospitals

The article outlines the background of the introduction of China’s new healthcare policies, highlighting the risks for foreign enterprises invest ment under these regulations and the impact of US legislation on biotechnology and data security. By strategically planning and allocating resources from the outset, foreign enterprises can expect...

From a Legal Perspective: "Technical Challenges"; and Potential Outcomes of Customs Voluntary Disclosure in China

In this article , we examine a real world case that demonstrates how China's customs voluntary disclosure policies offer great benefits to enterprises . Despite these benefits, however, it is crucial for enterprises to evaluate the applicability of these policies to mitigate any potential adverse effects on their future operations.

How Foreign Entities which Receive Chinese Personal Data Stay Compliant

As a foreign entity which receives personal information from China, whether it has operations or establishments within the country or not, navigating China’s complex regulatory environment on data protection and privacy can be challenging. This article aims to provide such foreign entities with some basic guidance on complying with the general...

Chinese Court Practices of Attorneys’ Fees under CISG

Discussion on whether attorneys’ fees for litigation are recoverable under CISG in Chinese court practices.

PBOC Drafts New Payment Service Rules for Public Review

A quick review of People’s Bank of China’s latest draft rules for the new regulation on on-banking payment services.