Selling Through Livestreams in China? Compliance Is Now a Bigger Business Risk

China’s livestream commerce rules are tightening, bringing online sales content more firmly under the Advertising Law. Brands, platforms, and creators must now manage greater liability around product claims, sensitive categories, influencer conduct, and real-time promotions. Companies using livestreams should review scripts, approval workflows, and platform controls before campaigns go live.

China Raises the Stakes on Anti-Bribery Compliance for Companies and Executives

A new judicial interpretation expands bribery-related criminal liability and tightens penalty thresholds, increasing compliance exposure for companies and senior management in China. Foreign-invested businesses should reassess sales practices, third-party payments, distributor relationships, and internal controls to reduce enforcement risk.

China CIT Filing: Common Deduction Errors That Can Trigger Tax Adjustments

As the May 31 annual CIT reconciliation deadline approaches, companies should review pre-tax deduction claims before filing. China’s tax authorities are closely watching common errors around expenses, supporting documentation, related-party charges, and deduction timing. This guide highlights key risk areas and practical checks finance teams should complete.

Shanghai Eases Data Export Pathways: What Multinationals Should Review

Shanghai’s upgraded data export negative list regime could simplify cross-border data transfer compliance for eligible foreign businesses. The changes may reduce approval burdens and improve operational efficiency for multinational companies managing HR, customer, supplier, and business data across China and global headquarters.

China Draft Trademark Law Amendment: What Foreign Brand Owners Should Prepare For

China’s proposed Trademark Law amendments point toward a stricter and more proactive IP enforcement environment. Foreign brand owners should audit trademark portfolios, strengthen use and evidence files, monitor opposition timelines, and prepare for a regime that may place greater emphasis on genuine use and bad-faith filing prevention.

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