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China introduces updates in the e-CNY Digital Wallet app to allow foreigners to use international bank cards

In an effort to promote inbound travel and significantly improve foreigners’ experience in the country, the Chinese government recently...

Fierce price competition among e-commerce platforms on Singles Day shopping event

With the Chinese economy still struggling to recover, expectations for sales growth for the Singles Day or Double 11 festival, the...

China adopts Apostille Convention to simplify authentication of foreign documents

The Chinese government officially adopted the Apostille Convention, an international treaty that simplifies the process of authenticating...

Foreign companies receiving data from China are subject of Chinese SCCs

In an effort to protect transfers of personal information from China to other countries, the Chinese Cyberspace Administration (CAC)...

Foreign companies face increasing risks in China’s current economic environment

Faced with the current economic situation in China, foreign companies operating in the country must be prepared to mitigate risks by...

Pretrial exchange of evidences (PEE) expediates legal proceedings in China

In the context of civil litigation conducted in the Chinese courts, there is not yet a consistent, established concept of formal adverse...

China will finish strong in 2023, but will face difficult challenges in 2024

China’s economy, the second largest in the world, will most likely wrap up 2023 with Beijing’s expected “about 5%” target. However,...

China and Australia agree to review wine tariffs before Albanese’s visit to Beijing

Australian wine producers welcomed China’s announcement that it will review the tariffs imposed to their industry, after a breakthrough...

2024 official holiday schedule does not include Chinese New Year’s Eve but recommends paid leave

The recently published 2024 official Holiday calendar in China does not include Chinese New Year’s Eve, however employers are encouraged...

Foreign companies can plan ahead to minimize factory delivery delays from China

There are multiple factors behind late deliveries from China. Delays can be frustrating, but understanding the causes will help your...

Chinese government seeks to attract foreign investment with improved regulations

Faced by a slow economic recovery, the Chinese government is evaluating ways to attract foreign direct investment. In a recently...

Beijing’s government announces plan to focus on innovative future industries

In a move that follows national-level directives and priorities, the General office of the Beijing municipal government issued a notice...

Chinese authorities consider easing restrictions on cross-border data transfer

In an effort to improve free data flow, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) proposed a document that, if approved, would...

Chinese traditional brands look to collaborate with trendier ones to attract younger consumers

Chinese alcoholic brands are teaming up with beverages that Gen Z consumers enjoy, in an effort to attract younger customers. Recently,...

More Chinese consumers are considering plant-based food diets

China’s plant-based market has increased considerable in the past few years, with COVID-19 further adding to an already upward...

Foreign professionals face new challenges in post-COVID China

The recent COVID-19 pandemic forced many foreign executives living and working in China, who had initially no intentions of leaving, to...

China updates digital yuan app with new features for foreigners

Several new features aimed to enhance the experience of foreigners using the digital yuan (e-CNY) have been added to the application. The...

Practical Guide to the WeChat Ecosystem in China

With more than 1.2 billion monthly active users in China, WeChat has changed the way people live their daily lives. What began in 2011...

New online ads regulations will impact social media and internet advertising

The Chinese government recently issued an updated set of measures that regulate online advertising in the country. The Measures for the...

Companies must comply with new rules for cross-border transfer of personal information

Multinational corporations operating in China often share information with their subsidiaries or headquarters outside the country....