For international companies operating in China, non-compete agreements remain a key instrument to protect trade secrets and preserve competitive advantage.
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").
One of our US-invested clients recently faced a challenging claim from an employee who had been working from home under an approved remote-working arrangement. During normal working hours the employee took a short break, entered his kitchen, and suffered a serious injury while preparing lunch.
In commercial disputes in China, being named as a third party in litigation is not uncommon. The real risk often lies not in the designation itself, but in failing to assess the situation promptly and take appropriate steps at an early stage.
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.
Understanding who bears legal costs in China is essential for foreign businesses navigating the PRC dispute-resolution landscape. China combines elements of "loser pays" and "each bears its own costs," depending on the category of fees and the legal forum.
On 28 October 2025, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress adopted a set of amendments to the Cybersecurity Law (CSL), which will take effect on 1 January 2026.
According to China's highest court, Chinese courts concluded more than 26,000 foreign-related civil and commercial cases in 2024, representing a 6.1% year-on-year increase.
