Hong Kong shows commitment in the protection of shareholders’ rights
Hong Kong is one of the world’s top financial centers with a large capital markets industry. It is also known as the top destination for...
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Hong Kong companies have several options when returning profits to shareholders
Listed companies reward their shareholders by paying out a portion of their profits. Though cash dividends are the most common form of...
Hong Kong implements new Foreign Source Income Exemption (FSIE) regime
With the intention of supporting international efforts in combating cross-border tax evasion and preventing double non-taxation, Hong...
US Senator wants to increase tariffs on China until deficit returns to balance
The trade deficit between the United States and China has been at the center of a controversial political debate for the past few...
Trademark owners may soon benefit from the Madrid Protocol in Hong Kong
The Madrid Protocol may be soon implemented in Hong Kong, granting the local Intellectual Property Department access to the international...
Foreign brand owners in China should include Class 35 in their trademark portfolio
China recently issued several new regulations and guidelines to strengthen the protection of the intellectual property rights and improve...
Younger generations in China are getting excited about gin
China’s cultural connection to spirits goes back thousands of years. Every major social event involves the opening of a special bottle....
Live streaming e-commerce in China presents challenges to IP protection
In China, the largest e-commerce market in the world, the live streaming e-commerce model has strongly boosted sales volumes and has...
Foreigners working in Shanghai must be enrolled in Chinese Social Insurance System
The lifting of COVID restrictions in China opened the possibility for foreign professionals to start or resume commercial activities in...
Practical Guide to the Nutrition and Supplements Market in China
The rising health awareness and increasing disposable income among Chinese consumers are two key factors in the record growth registered...
Practical Guide to the Organic Products Market in China
The market for organic products is relatively new in China. As the fourth largest organic market in the world and the first in Asia,...
Practical Guide to the Pet Industry in China
Over the past two decades, China's pet industry has seen remarkable growth. In 2023, market revenue is projected to hit US$66.1 billion,...
Practical Guide to the Cosmetics and Personal Care Market in China
The beauty and cosmetics industry is one of the fastest-growing and most promising sectors currently in China. The Chinese personal care...
Practical guide to the smart fitness and sports industry in China
As the Chinese population becomes more affluent, they are also becoming more health conscious. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers...
Practical guide to the home décor market in China
The rapid expansion of the real estate market and the growing urbanization process in China, represent an interesting business...
Practical guide to the Alcoholic Beverage Market in China
For many years, Chinese consumers favored domestic alcoholic beverages. This habit is changing rapidly and though the most popular spirit...
Practical Guide to the Food and Beverage Market in China
Health, convenience, and innovation are currently the trends driving the food and beverage (F&B) market in China. After almost three...
Practical Guide on the Apparel and Fashion Industry in China
China’s fashion and apparel industry continues to thrive, despite complicated economic and non-economic factors. The China National...
Practical Guide to the Consumer Electronics Market in China
It is hard to imagine our daily lives without a smartphone to communicate, a computer to work or headphones to listen to our favorite...
Proper book-tax management in China can help avoid unnecessary tax losses and penalties
Foreign companies operating in China often rush to get their finances ready for tax season, making sometimes costly mistakes. Every year,...
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