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…
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…
Impact on IP Protection under 2025 Revised PRC Anti-Unfair Competition Law
On 27 June 2025, China officially adopted the latest revision of the PRC Anti-Unfair Competition Law, which will come into force on…
Shanghai Courts Reconsider Employment Contract Renewals: Time to Reassess Termination Strategy?
The PRC Labor Contract Law states that an open-term contract must be offered after two consecutive fixed-term contracts, unless the employee opts…
China Targets Beneficial Ownership Information
These measures aim to enhance market transparency, uphold financial order, and combat money laundering and terrorist financing activities, by mandating all companies…
Chinese Court Publishes Landmark Judgment for Cross-Border Data Transfer
This landmark case clarifies that in hotel management, the transfer of personal information beyond what is necessary for fulfilling the contract must be…
Qualifications for International Freight Forwarding Companies in China
In 2019, China abolished specific restrictions on the establishment of international freight forwarding enterprises by foreign investors and simplified the approval procedures.
Current Trends for Debt Collection in China
In today's challenging economic environment, more clients are seeking support with debt collection activities. One common service we provide is sending detailed…
Risks to VAT Exemptions on Cross-border Service Income in China
Last year, a European client asked us to conduct a tax due diligence on their subsidiary in Shanghai, to determine whether all…
Establish a Chinese Subsidiary: Deciding on the Right Location
While concerns remain over geopolitics and economics, we are once again supporting an increasing number of Western companies to establish manufacturing, trading…
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