Other Briefings
European Business in China: Key Takeaways from the EU Chamber’s 2026 Survey
European companies in China are cautiously optimistic for the first time in years, with fewer businesses reporting a worsening environment, though challenges around market access, competition, and economic slowdown remain.
IR56B Compliance in Hong Kong: How Employers Can Avoid IRD Follow-Ups
Hong Kong employers should review IR56B filings carefully to avoid IRD follow-ups, MPF mismatches, penalties, and payroll reporting errors. Learn key filing risks and prevention steps.
Post-M&A Integration in China: Where Most Deals Fail – and How to Get It Right
While transactions may be carefully structured, the real test begins after closing, when operational, cultural, and governance challenges surface. Managing these complexities requires a phased, hands-on approach that extends well beyond initial integration planning.
Selling Through Livestreams in China? Make Sure Your Content is Legal
Foreign brands selling in China face a wave of new compliance obligations as regulators bring livestream e-commerce under the country’s Advertising Law for the first time.
Shanghai Expands Data Export Negative List Regime: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know
Shanghai’s new data export negative list has been expanded to cover the entire city, reducing compliance burdens for more companies and setting a precedent in China.
China’s Supreme Court Tightens Anti-Bribery Provisions, Raising Stakes for Companies
A new judicial interpretation tightens penalty thresholds for bribery offenses and expands criminal liability for companies and their management, with important implications for businesses operating in China.
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
China Draft Trademark Law Amendment 2026: Key Proposed Changes for Foreign Brands
China’s draft Trademark Law amendment signals a potentially stricter and more proactive trademark regime if enacted in substantially its current form. Foreign brand owners should audit portfolios, strengthen evidence files, and prepare for shorter opposition windows.
