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  July 1, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Legal Updates Businesses in China Should Note from July 1

  Businesses in China should note the laws and regulations coming into effect July 1, impacting administrative fees, IP registration, and taxes, among others.
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  June 25, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Shanghai Businesses to Comply with New Waste Management Norms from July 1

  Shanghai is making garbage sorting mandatory and will restrict the use of disposable items in the hospitality and e-commerce industries.
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  June 20, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  China’s New Stimulus Plan Encourages Consumption of Smart Cars, 5G, Green Home Appliances

  China has unveiled a two-year stimulus plan to boost the purchase of auto vehicles, home appliances, and consumer electronic goods.
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  May 30, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  China Unveils 12 Measures to Further Open its Banking and Insurance Sectors

  China’s top banking and insurance regulator, CBIRC, recently announced 12 new measures to further open up the country’s financial sector.
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  May 27, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  China Pilots Policy to Reduce Business Certification Requirements

  China recently announced a new pilot program that will cut certification requirements for a range of business activities.
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  May 6, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  China Delays Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules amid Trade War Talks

  China has delayed the implementation of cross-border data transfer rules that were set to go into force at the end of 2018 as part of the country’s Cybersecurity Law.
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  May 1, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Beijing and Shanghai Remove Bank Account Approval Requirements

  Companies in Beijing and Shanghai will no longer require a permit from the People’s Bank of China for opening a basic and temporary corporate bank account in China.
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  April 25, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  China Reinforces IP Laws to Protect Trademarks, Trade Secrets

  Revisions to the Trademark Law, Anti-Unfair Competition Law, and Administrative Licensing Law will strengthen intellectual property safeguards for businesses in China.