Shanghai's New Sick Leave Pay Position: Greater Flexibility for Employers

9 September 2026
For many years, employers in Shanghai operated under a local sick leave pay regime that was often much more generous to employees than the national standard. This changed on 16 August 2026 upon expiry of local notice Circular 83.
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China Data Privacy Compliance for Foreign SMEs

31 August 2026
For many foreign SMEs entering China, data protection may not be the first item on the incorporation checklist.
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China ODI Filing as Key to Successful M&A: What New Outbound Investment Rules Mean for Closing Deals

25 August 2026
When negotiating a cross-border transaction involving a Chinese investor in a non-Chinese company, parties naturally focus on valuation, governance, investor protection and exit arrangements.
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Beijing's New Trade Union Measures: What Employers Need to Know

On 27 March 2026, the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People's Congress adopted the Measures of Beijing Municipality for the Implementation of the Trade Union Law (the "Beijing Measures"), effective 1 May 2026.
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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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