Legal updates, regulatory analysis, and practice guides for foreign individuals and businesses in China.
A critical guide for foreigners in Shanghai facing criminal charges. Covers detention procedures, the role of defense counsel, consular rights, and why immediate legal representation is the most impor
Read Article →A practical guide to white-collar crime defense in Shanghai, covering fraud investigations, corporate compliance, criminal liability for foreign executives, and the critical role of experienced legal
Read Article →A practical guide to registering copyright in China, covering the registration process, benefits, strategic considerations for foreign rights holders, and enforcement mechanisms available through Chin
Read Article →An introduction to key purchase and sale contract terms under Chinese law, covering essential clauses, the CISG's application in China, and practical drafting tips for international traders dealing wi
Read Article →A practical guide to drafting proforma invoices for use in China, covering essential elements, customs requirements, letter of credit applications, and common mistakes that delay Guangzhou export and
Read Article →A comprehensive guide for foreign investors on starting a business in Guangzhou. Covers WFOE, joint venture, representative office structures, registration steps, and key legal considerations for the
Read Article →A practical guide to drafting purchase and sale contracts specifically for transactions involving Guangzhou counterparties, covering local practices, common pitfalls, and enforcement strategies.
Read Article →A comprehensive guide for foreigners facing drug offense charges in Guangzhou, including China's strict drug laws, potential penalties including the death penalty, defense strategies, and the critical
Read Article →A practical guide to drafting effective international arbitration clauses for contracts with Guangzhou counterparties. Covers recommended CIETAC clause language, common drafting mistakes, and strategi
Read Article →A practical guide to drafting enforceable Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Guangzhou, covering key clauses, Chinese law considerations, common pitfalls for foreign parties, and enforcement strategi
Read Article →A comprehensive guide to drafting divorce agreements in China for foreigners. Covers essential elements, property division, child custody arrangements, and key legal considerations for international c
Read Article →A comprehensive introduction to the CIETAC Arbitration Rules for foreign businesses operating in China. Covers the key provisions, procedural innovations, and strategic advantages of CIETAC arbitratio
Read Article →A practical guide to drafting and negotiating CIETAC arbitration clauses for Shanghai commercial contracts. Covers pre-arbitration negotiation requirements, model clause language, and common drafting
Read Article →A comprehensive guide to arbitration in Shanghai for foreign businesses. Covers SHIAC, CIETAC Shanghai, arbitration versus litigation, negotiation clauses, and how to choose the right Shanghai arbitra
Read Article →China establishes two new IP courts in Nanjing and Suzhou, expanding specialized IP and antitrust case handling beyond Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
Read Article →Overview of China's Foreign NGO Management Law effective January 1, 2017, including registration requirements, police oversight, and full legal text translation.
Read Article →NDRC fines Medtronic 118.5 million yuan for antitrust violations including fixing resale prices and restricting minimum resale prices of medical devices.
Read Article →NDRC and MOFCOM release draft revision of the Foreign Investment Industrial Guidance Catalogue, reducing restrictive measures from 93 to 62 and implementing a negative list approach.
Read Article →Analysis of China's cybersecurity law taking effect June 2017, its implications for foreign firms, data protection concerns, and compliance challenges.
Read Article →SAFE clarifies that there are no restrictions on foreign firms' cross-border profit transfers, addressing market concerns about capital outflow controls.
Read Article →Summary of the SPC's top 10 significant IP cases for 2014, including patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and antitrust cases that serve as judicial guidance.
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