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Chinese government promotes sustainable growth and an attractive environment for foreign investors

Chinese authorities are eager to leave the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic behind and are ready to boost consumer confidence,...

Comprehensive work hour systems in China can be beneficial for companies and employees

A competitive market with diversified work structures may require a more flexible schedule. In China, companies can adopt variable work...

Legal representatives in China carry high level of responsibility and risk

Chinese laws and regulations are very strict regarding the responsibilities and obligations of companies and their legal representatives....

Shanghai imposes two new requirements in permanent residence application for foreigners

Foreign professionals living and working in Shanghai will have to comply with recent changes made to the permanent residence application...

Super deduction of R&D expenses will become a permanent benefit for eligible companies

The preferential policy of pre-tax super deduction of R&D expenses will become a permanent benefit for eligible companies. According to...

How to launch your China business and avoid the most common mistakes

Starting a business in China can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences you may have. It can also be daunting and...

Foreign companies in China’s development zones can benefit from reduced corporate income tax

Foreign companies in China’s development zones can benefit from a reduced 15 percent corporate income tax (CIT), as long as they can...

Chinese government redoubles commitment to support innovation, R&D and technology

Technology innovation has become in the past few years a major priority for the Chinese government, whose goal is to transition the...

China’s startup and venture capital landscape grows with the support of the government

Over the past decade, the startup and venture capital landscape in China registered a significant increment, rivalling the same sector in...

Hong Kong updates Mandatory Provident Fund and abolishes offsetting mechanism

The Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF), under which employers and employees are required by law to make monthly contributions, was...

Defensive trademark registration in China may be limited in the future

In China, trademark infringement and squatting are a real challenge for many businesses. To prevent this situation, a common strategy...

Labor laws in Hong Kong differ from rest of China when hiring employees

For decades, Hong Kong has been the bridge between East and West and its unique working culture attracts talent from all over the world....

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...

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...