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Establishing a Representative Office continues to be a popular approach for foreign companies to establish a presence in China. While…
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An American company recently learned this lesson the hard way. After hiring a Chinese general manager without outlining the limits…
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Joint Ventures (JVs) between Chinese and foreign companies have been a prevalent source of dispute and frustration. While these ventures…
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Recently, the Supreme People’s Court issued the Third Interpretation on Several Issues on the Applicable Law of Judging Employment Dispute…
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With new and potentially onerous requirements for exporters, the Chinese State Administration of Taxation issued Bulletin No.11 Administrative Measures for…
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Opening its economy to foreign investment has been one of the cornerstones to China’s economic policy over the past decade.…
ArticlesLegal Concerns of Foreign Companies in China
I have been frequently asked about the major legal concerns that foreign companies in or entering in the Chinese market…
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In his popular China Law Blog, US attorney and Chinese law expert Dan Harris recently discussed his favorite books on…
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In response to the rapid increase in the number of disputes involving equity transfers, equity pledges, and other similar transactions…
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Common risks to Chinese litigation (and to a certain extent, arbitration) are local protectionism, evidentiary rules, and enforcement challenges, but…
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