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.
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.
Hong Kong’s IPOs Rebound as Chinese Tech Taps New Source of Capital
Mainland Chinese tech and biotech companies drove a record-breaking surge in HKEX listings in 2025, with the exchange topping global IPO rankings for funds raised.
