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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.
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  January 4, 2021 by China Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  China’s Copyright Law Amended: Key Changes

  We discuss key changes to China’s Copyright Law to make it more consistent with other legal reforms; the new amendment will come in effect June 1, 2021.
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  December 24, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Shanghai Encourages Foreign R&D Centers, Introduces a Dozen Support Policies

  The new support policies to encourage foreign investors to set up R&D centers in Shanghai will be in effect from December 1, 2020 until November 30, 2025.
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  December 23, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  China Releases 2020 Negative List for Market Access

  Foreign investors should consult both the 2020 MA Negative List and the 2020 FI Negative List before investing in a chosen sector in China.
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  December 17, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Beijing Promotes the Application of Electronic Seals

  In a trial run, Beijing will encourage the use of electronic seals for signing online certificates, approvals, contracts, and other electronic materials.
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  December 16, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 8 minutes
  

  China Releases Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for its Platform Economy

  China has drafted guidelines to curtail monopolistic behavior in its platform-based online economy, aligned with the proposed reforms to the anti-monopoly law.