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China’s Draft Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law – How Will It Affect Foreign Companies?
The proposed law seeks to tackle cross-border bribery and corruption conducted by both Chinese and foreign companies and individuals, potentially creating new compliance burdens and operational risks. Here's how companies can prepare.
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Re-domiciliation vs. Restructuring: Which Option Is Right for Your Hong Kong Business?
Learn when re-domiciling a company to Hong Kong is preferable to corporate restructuring, and how each option affects tax, operations, compliance, and growth plans.
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China Liquidation Process Explained: Key Steps to Close a Company Successfully
The liquidation process in China is the stage where a company settles its debts, taxes, and obligations before it can be formally deregistered, and getting it wrong can leave directors and shareholders personally liable.
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China Issues New Organic Product Catalogue – Should You Certify Your Products?
China's updated organic product catalogue marks another step in standardising its certification system. As rules tighten and demand for organic products rises, companies should assess whether certification is worth pursuing for their products.
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Why Foreign Brands Should Register Trademarks in China Before Market Entry
Register trademarks in China before market entry to prevent bad-faith filings, protect brand ownership, secure enforcement rights, and avoid costly launch delays.
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China’s 2026-2030 Climate Compliance Roadmap: Key Trends and Business Impacts
China's new Climate Change Five-Year Plan is reshaping the country's environmental compliance landscape. We break down what businesses need to know about carbon market expansion, carbon footprint certification, and non-CO2 emissions rules over the next five years.
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Trade Secret Protection in China: What the New SAMR Rules Mean for Foreign Companies
SAMR's Provisions on the Protection of Trade Secrets raise fines to RMB 5 million and shift the burden of proof in favour of rights holders, but only for companies that can demonstrate they have taken adequate measures to protect their confidential information. We explain the changes, the audit to run now, and how administrative, civil, and criminal routes compare.
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List of Major Banks in China for Foreign-Invested Businesses: How to Choose
Which are the major banks in China, what do Chinese and international banks each offer foreign-invested businesses, and how should a company choose between them? This guide profiles the leading banking options and sets out the practical criteria that matter for daily operations, tax payments, and cross-border transactions.