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China Proposes New Personal Information Registration and Oversight Committee Requirements for Large Companies
China's cybersecurity regulator has proposed draft rules requiring large-scale personal information processors to register with the CAC, meet new data centre localisation standards, and establish an independent oversight committee. Here's what the changes could mean for affected companies.
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How to Open a Corporate Bank Account in China for a Foreign-Invested Enterprise
Which bank accounts must a foreign-invested enterprise open in China, what documents do banks require, and how does the opening process work in practice? This guide explains how to open a bank account in China, from KYC checks and on-site visits to SAFE registration and capital injection.
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Post-Incorporation Checklist in China: What to Do in the First 90 Days
During the first 90 days, foreign investors must complete a range of legal, financial, tax, banking, and employment-related procedures to make their entity fully operational.
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Simplified Personal Information Protection Compliance for Small Companies in China (Part 2)
China's new provisions ease compliance for small-scale personal information processors around data exports, audits, impact assessments, and penalties. This second part of a two-part series breaks down what's changed and how small businesses should prepare.
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Simplified Personal Information Protection Compliance for Small Companies in China (Part 1)
China has simplified how small-scale personal information processors must formulate and disclose their PI processing rules, easing the notification burden for smaller businesses. This first part of a two-part series looks at who qualifies and what the simplified requirements involve.
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China Releases Draft Standard on AI Application Security Classification and Grading
China's draft standard for classifying and grading AI application security risks was just released. Learn how companies should prepare.
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Trademark Protection in China: Why Legal Victory Is Only Part of the Strategy
Louis Vuitton's trademark victory over Chinese tea chain Molly Tea was legally sound yet triggered a massive consumer backlash. Set against nearly 1,700 enforcement actions in five years, the case shows why foreign brands in China need an integrated trademark strategy.
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The Cost of Starting a Business in China: How Foreign Investors Should Budget
The cost of setting up a company in China varies depending on the city, sector, operating model, staffing plan, and licensing requirements. This guide helps foreign companies identify the major cost drivers and prepare for a tailored establishment assessment.