Has Employment Termination in China Just Become More Difficult?

12 January 2026
Employment law in China is in constant flux, but changes to the law – or to how the law is interpreted – are generally quite limited. Recent Interpretations by the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) are the exception; international companies that operate in China, need to take notice and prepare for action.
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SINOSURE Claims: Key Considerations for International Buyers

5 January 2026
International buyers purchasing from exporters in China may be familiar with SINOSURE, the famous China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation.
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Dispute Resolution Choices for China-Related Contracts

Selecting the right dispute resolution mechanism is one of the most consequential decisions in cross-border contracting with Chinese counterparts.
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Effective Corporate Governance for China Operations

Over the past month, we spent a lot of time supporting a European company to regain control over its subsidiary in Guangzhou.
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Terminating China Distribution Deals: Key Steps and Risks

In most cases, termination projects are far more contentious and frequently lead to disputes. The best time to plan for termination is before signing the distribution agreement. Distribution arrangements rarely last forever — especially in China's fast-changing consumer market.
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China's Highest Court Supports Cancellation of Arbitration Award

9 October 2025
A creditor of a Chinese joint venture (JV) initiated arbitration against the JV's shareholders, arguing that it had not been properly informed of the company's liquidation and that the shareholders should be held jointly liable for the JV's debts.
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Trademark Invalidation and the Acceptance of Overseas Market Evidence in China

8 September 2025
A U.S. brand with growing international recognition faced trademark squatting in China when a third party registered its mark domestically in 2020. An initial invalidation action filed in 2021 was unsuccessful. A second attempt was filed in 2023.
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R&P Invalidation Case Selected Exemplary Trademark Case 2024

In R&P's first-time participation, the China Trademark Association (CTA) recognized one of its cases as an exemplary case for 2024.
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Landmark China Data Ruling Offers Critical Lessons for Multinationals on Cross-Border Transfers

This landmark case clarifies that in hotel management, the transfer of personal information beyond what is necessary for fulfilling the contract must be subject to separate consent from the customer, rather than relying on a general consent through the privacy policy.
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Do New Developments in China's Non-Use Cancellation System Benefit Overseas Brand Owners?

Since 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has implemented stricter formal requirements for trademark cancellation requests based on "three years of non-use."
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