Protecting Your Business from Competing Employee Ventures in China

As we navigate the evolving legal landscape in China, it is imperative to stay informed about recent legislative changes that may impact your business operations. The latest amendments to the PRC Criminal Law, effective March 1, 2024, introduce stringent provisions to address employee misconduct related to establishing competing businesses and engaging in transactions that disadvantage their employers.
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Addressing the Hidden Challenges: Overseeing & Protecting Your China Operations

Business leaders are uncovering significant issues within their local teams. This article sheds light on common HR and operational risks, illustrated by a real-world case study, and offers actionable strategies to safeguard your business in China.
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Mastering HR dynamics: a comprehensive guide to talent management in China

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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New Implementing Regulations for Data Exports in China: What Do They Mean for My Company?

China has recently issued new implementing regulations for its trinity of data protection laws - the 2017 Cybersecurity Law (“CSL”), the 2021 Data Security Law (“DSL”) and particularly the 2021 Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”). We were overdue for some clarifications from the Cybersecurity Administration of China (“CAC”) as the DSL and PIPL already came out last year.
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A Practical Take on China’s New Personal Information Protection Law

For over a decade, we have written client alerts on data privacy in China starting with the sentence: China does not have a comprehensive set of data privacy laws. Well that is finally no longer the case.
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Opportunities for Foreign SaaS Companies in China

More and more software solutions are being delivered via the cloud rather than locally installed. There is an enormous and growing market for these Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings in China. Many of the most advanced global SaaS companies are American, and it is no surprise that these firms’ technology are often the leading products in China.
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China’s New Data Security Law

With online data privacy protection not having been a priority for too long, companies should be aware that China is now stepping up its game with the new Data Security Law (DSL) that was passed on 10 June 2021 and comes into effect on September 1, 2021. A separate draft of the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) has also been in draft circulation and is expected to be passed and come into effect at the end of 2021.
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China and Compliance: Reviewing Your Employment Situation

2 June 2021
Not seldom, foreign-invested businesses are unaware of critical employment compliance requirements in China. It is a misconception that employees can be requested to work at any hour, whenever the business requires so, or that employees can be fired at will.
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Legal Briefing - Retail Compliance - Fourth Quarter 2020

In this quarter's briefing we focus on Retail in China and write about Legal Aspects and Best Practices for Retailers in China and China's Strict Rules on Advertising: Foreign Companies Be Prepared.
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Legal Aspects and Best Practices for Retailers in China

This article was written for, and first published by AmCham Shanghai, and is available at https://www.amcham-shanghai.org/en/article/legal-aspects-and-best-practices-retailers-china.   China has become the world’s leading consumer market and is predicted to grow faster than the West – at 6% annually over the next decade (World Economic Forum). International brands are taking advantage of this, despite increased competition […]
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