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  February 23, 2021 by China Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Investing in China’s Western Provinces: How to Read the New Encouraged Catalogue

  Foreign investors should note the latest Encouraged Catalogue for Western China that follows the updated ‘Go West’ masterplan released May 2020.
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  February 19, 2021 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  China Enforces Antitrust Guidelines on its Online Economy

  Enforcement of the Antitrust Guidelines for the Platform Economy will strengthen the anti-monopoly monitoring capacity of financial and local authorities.
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  February 10, 2021 by China Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Right to Privacy in China’s Civil Code and its Impact on HR Management

  The provisions relating to the right of privacy in China’s Civil Code will impact HR management considerations for businesses operating in the country.
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  February 8, 2021 by China Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  China Promulgates New Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Measures

  The Measures address inappropriate application of foreign rules or laws affecting economic, trade, and related activities between China and other countries.
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  January 28, 2021 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Business Name Registration in China to Become Easier

  Starting March 1, 2021, the process for business name registration in China will be digitized and based on a system of independent declaration.
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  January 26, 2021 by China Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  E-commerce Platform Operators’ Liabilities in China on Food Safety: SPC Interpretation

  E-commerce operators in China shall be held legally responsible for the safety of food products purchased on their platforms.
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  January 20, 2021 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Signing a Property Lease Agreement in China: Key Points to Manage

  We discuss how to avoid potential risks and disputes when signing a property lease agreement in China and summarize key points companies should pay attention to.
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  January 6, 2021 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Shanghai Relaxes Incorporation Documentation Rules

  Shanghai has relaxed formal procedures for incorporating a company to assist new Chinese market-entrants amid restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak.