Other Briefings
China’s Draft Certification Standards for Cross-Border Personal Information Transfer (Updated)
China’s standards committee has begun soliciting feedback on standards for third-party agencies to certify companies for personal information export.
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 Joins Apostille Convention, Simplifying the Use of Foreign Documents
China’s accession to the Convention simplifies authentication procedures required to use foreign documents for administrative matters in China.
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.
What to Expect from China’s 2023 Two Sessions and Government Work Report
With the 2023 Two Sessions starting this weekend, we discuss possible outcomes for the economy, industry, regional policy, and foreign investment.
How China Intends to Reduce the Cost of Government Tender Bidding Transactions
China is reforming the government tender process and intends to lower the cost of bidding, which will also facilitate more SME involvement.
