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04 Sep 2026
When a Chinese Biotech Portfolio Company Cannot Raise Its Next Round: A Private Equity Investor's Decision Tree Before Insolvency
A private equity fund has invested in a Wuhan biotech company for six years. The company has valuable patents, an experienced research team and promising clinical data, but its ne…
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04 Sep 2026
From Beijing Stock Exchange to ChiNext: How a Technology Company Should Prepare Governance, Investor Rights and Disclosure Before a Transfer Listing
A profitable technology company listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange wants to transfer to ChiNext. Management views the transaction as a market-upgrade exercise: hire sponsors, pr…
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04 Sep 2026
Related-Party Customer Risk Before a STAR Market IPO: Proving Independence, Fair Pricing and Disclosure Quality
A Nanjing technology company preparing for a STAR Market IPO earns a material portion of its revenue from a distributor connected to a founder's family. The sales are real, but th…
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04 Sep 2026
Removing a Resistant China General Manager During a Foreign-Owned Factory Shutdown: How to Secure Corporate Control Before Employment Termination
A foreign shareholder decides to close its Suzhou factory. The China general manager opposes the decision. The GM is also the legal representative, controls the company chop, has…
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04 Sep 2026
Pre-IPO IP Cleanup for Suzhou Technology Companies: How Patent Ownership, Employee Inventions and Research-Institute Licenses Become Registration-System Problems
A Suzhou medical-device or semiconductor company plans an A-share IPO. Its core patents were developed by founders, employees and a research institute. Some patents remain in foun…
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04 Sep 2026
When a Chinese Private Equity Fund Reaches the End of Its Term but Does Not Liquidate: A Limited Partner's Legal and Governance Options
A private equity fund structured as a Chinese limited partnership reaches the end of its contractual term. Several portfolio companies remain unsold. The manager proposes extensio…
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28 Jul 2026
Mergers and Acquisitions Due Diligence: Lessons from a Software Agency Dispute
Mergers and acquisitions in China present challenges beyond valuation models. A software agency dispute shows how M&A due diligence must cover contractual commitments and legal ri…
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26 Jul 2026
When Your Equity Compensation Is at Risk: Protecting Stock Options Under Chinese Law
Equity awards at China-related tech companies can exceed cash pay — and can disappear if exit is timed around vesting or IPO events. Employees need a clear preservation and claims…
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26 Jul 2026
Establishing a European Holding Company in Ireland: Tax Structuring and IP Migration for Chinese Multinationals
Ireland remains a premier jurisdiction for Chinese multinationals establishing European headquarters, offering a stable common law legal system, competitive corporate tax rate, an…
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25 Jul 2026
Trademark Registration and Brand Protection in Japan: A Guide for Chinese Brand Owners
Japan represents the third-largest consumer market globally, making trademark registration a critical priority for Chinese brand owners expanding into the Japanese market. This ar…
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25 Jul 2026
Patent Protection for Chinese Technology Companies in Israel: Prosecution, Enforcement, and Technology Transfer Strategy
Israel has become a significant source of deep technology for Chinese investors, particularly in agritech, water technology, medical devices, and cybersecurity. Understanding Isra…
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24 Jul 2026
Company Formation in Malaysia: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Company Formation in Malaysia for Foreign Investors Malaysia offers a well-established corporate framework for foreign investors, governed by the Companies Act 2016 and administer…
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22 Jul 2026
Dutch Holding Company for Chinese Outbound Investment
The Netherlands has long been a favoured jurisdiction for Chinese outbound investment holding structures, offering an attractive tax treaty network, legal stability, and sophistic…
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22 Jul 2026
German Foreign Direct Investment Screening for Chinese Acquirers
Chinese companies acquiring German assets face an increasingly rigorous foreign direct investment screening regime under the German Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance (Außenwirt…
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22 Jul 2026
CFIUS Review Guide for Chinese Investors in the United States
Chinese companies investing in the United States must navigate the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review process, which evaluates foreign acquisition…
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