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China Lifts Restrictions in Value-Added Telecom Services

16 May 2024

On 10 April 2024, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a Notice aiming to loosen foreign investment restrictions on certain Value-Added Telecom Services (VATS) in pilot areas.

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Employees Setting up Competing Business Becomes Crime in China

13 May 2024

by Maarten Roos

The latest update to the PRC Criminal Law includes provisions to tackle employees have set up a parallel, competing business; and employees who disadvantage their employer when dealing with “friendly” customers or suppliers.

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New Chinese Rules Relax Compliance on Data Export

26 March 2024

by Chloe Liu, Maarten Roos

Last Friday, the CAC finally published the Provisions on Promoting and Regulating Cross-border Data Flow, which became effective immediately.

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Ensuring Accessibility of APPs in China

7 March 2024

by Fabian Knopf, Connie (Yan) Chen

Given the 31 March 2024 deadline, companies hosting content on servers outside of mainland China may have to rethink their strategy.

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Deadline for Smart Phone Applications and Mini Programs Filing

27 February 2024

by Connie (Yan) Chen, Claire Li

On 4 August 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) set a timeline to enforce the filing of mobile applications (APPs) and mini programs, in the published Notice on Carrying out the Filing of Mobile Internet Applications.

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New Company Law to Impact Foreign Investors and their Directors / Managers

17 January 2024

by Maarten Roos, Kathleen Cao

The new Company Law will have a material impact on international investors in China, below we summarize some of the key changes.

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Mastering HR dynamics: a comprehensive guide to talent management in China

5 January 2024

by Robin Tabbers

As we wrapped up the year, let’s unwrap the intricacies of human resource management in the dynamic landscape of China. From strategic talent acquisition to compassionate workforce transitions, this guide is your festive roadmap for mastering the art of hiring and firing in China.

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How to Enforce Contracts in China

23 November 2023

by Limeng Yang, Art Dicker

Often the elephant in the room on any discussion of doing business in China is the enforceability of contracts. Navigating the legal landscape of contract enforcement in China can be a complex and often daunting endeavor. China’s legal system and economic dynamism in particular pose hurdles for foreign entities seeking to enforce contracts. The decision to initiate a lawsuit or arbitration case can be costly and cumbersome, especially when it involves cross-border disputes.

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