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04 Sep 2026

The First 72 Hours of a Suspected False Special VAT Invoice Investigation: Reconstructing Transaction Substance Before Tax Risk Becomes Criminal Risk

A Nanjing trading company receives a tax inquiry concerning special VAT invoices issued by several suppliers. Management initially sees a routine tax audit, but questions about ci…
02 Aug 2026

Cross-Border Data Flows and Client Information Security: The Compliance Bottom Line

In my work advising technology companies and multinational groups operating out of Shenzhen, the question I hear most often is no longer whether China regulates cross-border data…
02 Aug 2026

Data Breaches in China: What to Do When Your Personal Information Leaks

At two in the morning, a Beijing e-commerce founder called me in a state of alarm. Her phone number, national ID number, home address, and the final digits of her bank card had ap…
26 Jul 2026

Criminal Investigations in China: Rights of the Accused and Legal Safeguards

Criminal investigations in China move through defined measures under the Criminal Procedure Law. Early rights protection changes outcomes more than late speeches. Rights To Assert…
25 Jul 2026

Australian Real Estate Acquisition by Chinese Investors: FIRB Approvals, Foreign Purchaser Surcharges, and Compliance Strategies

Chinese investors have been substantial participants in the Australian real estate market. The regulatory framework governing foreign property investment in Australia is multi-lay…
19 Jul 2026

Criminal Procedure and Rights Protection for Foreign Nationals in China

Understanding Detention and Arrest Under Chinese Criminal Procedure Foreign nationals who become involved in criminal proceedings in China face a legal system that operates differ…
16 Jul 2026

Bail and Pre-Trial Detention for Foreign Nationals in China: Rights Under Chinese Criminal Procedure Law

Bail and Pre-Trial Detention for Foreign Nationals in China: Understanding Your Rights Foreign nationals who become involved in China's criminal justice system face unique challen…
15 Jul 2026

Minor Offense Record Sealing in China: A Complete Guide to Criminal Record Sealing Under the 2026 Pilot Expansion

A criminal record in China can have devastating consequences for employment, education, professional licensing, and travel. The 2026 expanded pilot program for minor criminal reco…
15 Jul 2026

Criminal Investigations in China: Legal Rights and Procedures for Foreign Nationals Under Investigation

Foreign nationals living, working, or traveling in China may find themselves subject to a criminal investigation for reasons ranging from visa violations to more serious allegatio…
13 Jul 2026

Avoiding Prison Time for Minor Injury Charges in China: Four Conditions for Probation

Many criminal defendants and their families in China hold a fixed misconception: causing a minor injury (Grade 1 minor injury, or qingshang yiji) in an assault automatically means…
09 Jul 2026

Fraud and Occupational Embezzlement Defense in China

Fraud and occupational embezzlement allegations in China often begin with a failed commercial relationship, an internal audit, or a report to the police. The classification matter…

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