Other Briefings
How China’s Draft 2020 Encouraged Catalogue Improves Foreign Investor Access
China’s restrictions on foreign investment will be relaxed in more sectors with the 2020 Encouraged Catalogue. A draft seeking public opinion is out now.
Sustainability Reporting in China: The Rise of CSR and ESG Reporting by Businesses
Monitoring key performance indicators through sustainability reporting enables firms in China to stay accountable to staff, investors, and shareholders.
Company Chops in China: What Are They and How to Use Them
China Briefing explains the different types of company chops in China, which are essential for business operations, and the need for strong internal controls to ensure they do not get misused.
China’s New Cosmetics Regulations to Reduce Red Tape for Businesses in 2021
China’s new cosmetics industry regulation will take effect January 1, 2021 and streamlines market-entry procedures while focusing on quality and safety standards.
How to Close a Representative Office in China: Step-by-Step Process
We explain the step-by-step process for foreign investors who want to close their representative office in China while being compliant with the law.
China’s Support Policies for Businesses Under COVID-19: A Comprehensive List
A consolidated list of China’s supporting policies for businesses under the COVID-19 outbreak that offer critical tax, legal, and financial incentives.
China’s 2020 New Negative Lists Signal Further Opening-Up
China has reduced the number of measures restricting foreign investment in its two ‘Negative Lists’ for the fourth year in a row.
How to Close a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China
A WFOE company structure in China is subject to special attention during its closure procedure, involving more compliance steps than other business setups.
