China Tightens Anti-Bribery Enforcement: Implications for Distributor and Agency Models in Healthcare

11 May 2026
On April 10, 2026, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) and Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) issued the Interpretation (II) on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in Handling Criminal Cases of Corruption and Bribery (Interpretation (II)), effective 1 May 2026.
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Regulatory Investigations in China: A Guide for Business Leaders

21 April 2026
In the ever-evolving landscape of international business, it's crucial to stay informed and prepared for any risk factors that may arise.
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Labor Termination in China: Strategic Redundancy Management

13 April 2026
In today's fast-changing business landscape, workforce adjustments are often necessary to maintain competitiveness. Over the past few years, we have successfully managed dozens of redundancy projects for international companies operating in China.
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Time to Go: Closing a Business in China

6 April 2026
It should not surprise that in recent years, we have supported many clients to close their business in China.
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A Long Road: Closing a Dispute after 14 Years

30 March 2026
Our firm was open for little over a year when a European gentleman called for an appointment. He was referred to us by a European embassy. He had just discovered that his Chinese business partner of many years and joint venture partner, had been defrauding him.
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Trade Secret Protection in China: New Rules, Still Challenging

25 March 2026
Last year, we assisted a European client whose China subsidiary faced a classic trade secret issue. A senior sales manager resigned and joined a direct competitor.
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The Legal Representative Trap: When a Title Becomes a Personal Risk

16 March 2026
Early this year, a client called with an unusual problem. He was in China to attend the annual party of his Chinese subsidiary, but when he tried to return to Europe, he was informed that he could not board the plane.
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Why U.S. Law and Hong Kong Arbitration Is a Risky Combination for China Contracts

2 March 2026
When structuring cross-border agreements with counterparties in the Chinese mainland, it can be tempting to choose a familiar legal framework — particularly U.S., English or an EU governing law — combined with a neutral and reputable arbitral seat like Hong Kong (which is part of China, but retains its own legal system under the One Country, Two Systems principle).
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Protect Your Secret: New Rules for Non-Compete Clauses in China

24 February 2026
For international companies operating in China, non-compete agreements remain a key instrument to protect trade secrets and preserve competitive advantage.
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Processing Personal Information of Minors in China? New Audit Requirement

11 February 2026
On 29 December 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued the Announcement on Submitting the Compliance Audit Status of Minor Personal Information Protection (the "Announcement").
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