Other Briefings
China Releases New Company Registration Measures: What You Need to Know
China has introduced new measures for company registration management, aiming at facilitating the implementation of the amended Company Law. The new measures will take effect on February 10, 2025.
An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2025
Doing Business in China 2025 is out now and available for free download! It is designed to guide new and established investors in China with updated policy changes.
China’s Supreme Court Clarifies Non-Retroactive Application of Article 88 (1) of the New Company Law
China’s Supreme People’s Court has confirmed that Article 88(1) of the New Company Law will not be applied retroactively to disputes involving equity transfers made before July 1, 2024. This clarification aims to alleviate widespread concerns among prior shareholders and resolve inconsistencies in judicial rulings across regions.
China Released Draft Encouraged Catalogue to Boost Foreign Investment
On December 20, 2024, China’s NDRC and the MOFCOM released the new draft version Encouraged Catalogue for Foreign Investment, revising the 2022 version. This draft is open for public feedback until January 20, 2025.
China Unveils Its First Set of Basic Standards for Corporate Sustainability (ESG) Disclosure
In December 2024, China introduced a Basic Standards of its Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards, aiming to guide businesses in aligning their sustainability practices with global ESG expectations.
Closing a Company in China: General Deregistration vs. Simplified Deregistration
This article highlights the differences between the general and simplified procedures when deregistering a company, explains the eligibility criteria, and clarifies common misunderstandings about these processes.
Encouraged Catalogue for Western China 2025: Trends and Opportunities
China has unveiled the latest Encouraged Catalogue for Western China 2025, in a bid to lure investment into prioritized areas of its vast western region.
New Guide for Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers in the GBA: A Roadmap for Compliance and Security
The Technical Committee for Information Security Technology (TC260) has released a new guide to standardize cross-border personal data transfers between the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). This guide introduces enhanced security standards and mutual recognition mechanisms, aiming to facilitate smoother data flows while ensuring robust protection of personal information.
