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  February 5, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  As Coronavirus Hampers Business Activity, China Seeks to Ease Financial Pressure

  Shanghai and other cities in China have announced special measures to ease the financial pressure on enterprises as recent restrictions have impacted business activity.
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  February 4, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Top Ten 2020 Business Websites about China as Read by Foreign Investors in China

  Op/Ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis China’s best business blogs and websites identified by their Alexa rankings and keywords – Updated February 2020.
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  February 4, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  Coronavirus in China: Applicability of Force Majeure in Contract Disputes

  We discuss whether disruption caused during the coronavirus constitutes “force majeure” and, if so, will the breach of contract incur liabilities under law.
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  February 3, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 8 minutes
  

  HR Compliance in China during the Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQs

  We answer frequently asked questions by HR personnel regarding the management of employees during the coronavirus outbreak, including meeting key legal compliances.
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  February 3, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  China Trade Rebound – The Asian Financial Crisis and SARS Impact, Post Coronavirus Implications

  China has historically rebounded from stressors threatening to destabilize its growth.
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  January 31, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Digital Tax in Singapore, India’s Budget 2020 – China Outbound

  In this week’s China Outbound, we discuss the GST for digital service providers in Singapore, the 2020 budget in India, and Vietnam’s tax compliance for exporters.
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  January 31, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  China Coronavirus: Logistics and Supply Issues, Impact on Cash Flow, and China Staff Motivation

  Dezan Shira & Associates’ Chris Devonshire-Ellis reflects on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on China business projections and the need to keep staff motivated during this period.
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  January 30, 2020 by China Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Managing HR in China during the Coronavirus Outbreak

  We answer legal questions related to work delays and leave entitlements due to China’s Lunar New Year holiday extension to combat the coronavirus outbreak.