Other Briefings
New Facilitated Pick-up (Duty-Free) Policy in Effect in Chinese Province of Hainan
Hainan has announced two new ways to collect offshore duty-free items starting April 1, 2023 – with associated tax benefits.
Tips and Considerations for Patent Application in China
To help entrepreneurs and foreign investors protect their patents in China, we explain how the country’s patent system works and share key tips.
China’s Market Regulator Releases Supplementary Antitrust Regulations
China’s market regulator has released four new sets of antitrust regulations, strenghthening the Anti-Monopoly Law and raising compliance obligations for companies.
China to Resume Approvals for Culture and Tourism Exchange Groups with Foreign Countries
China will resume the examination and approval of culture and tourism exchange groups with foreign countries from April 1, 2023. This is expected to accelerate the country’s reopening to the world and boost domestic economic recovery.
China’s Social Credit System: What Businesses Need to Know
China’s social credit system collects, aggregates, and analyzes data from businesses to create a score that determines rewards and punishments.
Chinese Advertising Law: Market Regulator Issues Guidelines on the Use of “Absolute Terms”
New guidelines for using superlatives in advertising in China set clearer boundaries for permitted use and help to reduce unfair penalties.
China Resumes Accepting Applications for Commercial Performances
China has announced it will resume accepting applications for foreign performers to come to China, enabling the revival of the foreign performance and entertainment market.
2023 Two Sessions in China: How the State Council Has Been Restructured and Why
Under the State Council restructuring plan, there are major changes to the scope and functions of some government bodies and new ministries will be set up to strengthen regulatory oversight.
