Other Briefings
China’s New GAC Overseas Food Manufacturer Registration Rules: What Exporters Need to Know Before June 1, 2026
China has released the detailed implementation rules for Decree No. 280, fundamentally reshaping the overseas food manufacturer registration system. Overseas food exporters face new compliance obligations affecting renewals, declaration filings, and registration pathways from June 1, 2026.
How Foreign Investors Can Set Up a Company in China Entirely Online
Shanghai has launched China’s first fully online foreign‑invested enterprise registration using cross‑border digital identity authentication, marking a major step in reducing administrative barriers for overseas investors.
China’s Revised Foreign Trade Law Is Now in Effect: What Businesses Need to Know
China’s Revised Foreign Trade Law introduces a more structured and security focused approach to trade governance. While signaling continued openness, the law raises compliance expectations across IP, data, and supply chains for foreign businesses.
China to Grant Market and Data Exclusivity for Innovative Drugs for the First Time
New revisions to pharmaceutical regulations introduce market and data exclusivity protections for certain drugs in an effort to incentivize R&D of innovative and under-researched treatments.
Trademark Registration in Hong Kong: Strategic Considerations for International Businesses
Hong Kong offers a sophisticated and reliable trademark system grounded in common law principles and international best practices. For multinational businesses, understanding registration rules and jurisdictional differences is essential to managing brand risk in Greater China.
China’s Updated Catalogue of Encouraged Service Imports (2026): Opportunities for Global Service Providers
China’s updated Catalogue of Encouraged Service Imports (2026) identifies priority sectors to import high-quality international services.
Case Study: Using Hong Kong as a Strategic Anchor in a Complex Chinese Mainland Trademark Landscape
This case illustrates how Hong Kong can serve as a strategic anchor when Chinese Mainland filings encounter structural obstacles and prior conflicting rights. A parallel protection strategy enabled the Company to secure continuity and reduce long‑term trademark risk.
Trademark Registration in Hong Kong: A Primer
We discuss trademark registration and protections in Hong Kong and how these differ from the legal standards and practice in the Chinese Mainland.
