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06 Aug 2026
Prenups and Cross-Border Marriage: Do They Hold Up in Chinese Courts?
Not legal advice. Prenuptial and marital property agreements are fact-specific. This page orients foreign and mixed-nationality couples to Mainland China rules. Confirm the Civil…
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06 Aug 2026
Cross-Border Custody: What to Document Now (Checklist)
Legally reviewed by: Wei Chen, Divorce & Family Counsel (Beijing Zhonglun), for cross-border divorce, recognition and family status scope; and Charlotte Whitmore, Wills & Successi…
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06 Aug 2026
Trademark Squat Response Checklist (Free)
Legally reviewed by: Zihang Duan, Trademark Counsel (Songjiang Brand Law Firm), for China trademark squatting, opposition and brand enforcement scope. Last legally reviewed: 7 Aug…
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06 Aug 2026
Buying Back a Squatted Trademark in China (2026)
Not legal advice. A buy-back is a CNIPA assignment, not a WeChat transfer. Paying a squatter is usually not a crime; paying without a recordable assignment is how you pay twice.So…
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06 Aug 2026
Trademark Opposition in China
A Chinese trademark opposition challenges an application during the statutory period after preliminary publication and before registration. The opponent should verify the official…
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06 Aug 2026
Trademark Squatters in China
China’s trademark system generally rewards the first valid applicant, so overseas use or ownership of a foreign registration does not automatically secure the corresponding mark i…
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06 Aug 2026
Cross-Border M&A Roadmap for Chinese Buyers
Legally reviewed by (scoped): James Rees, Corporate M&A Solicitor (England & Wales) — destination corporate/M&A scope; Marc-Antoine Laurent, EU Competition & FDI Counsel — competi…
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06 Aug 2026
Sanctions and Export-Control Screening for China-Linked Companies
Reviewed by Helen Yao, Beijing Yingke (Zhuhai) Law Firm · Primary sourcesLegally reviewed by: Kathrine Boer, US Trade Controls Counsel, for US EAR/BIS and OFAC scope; Dr. Helena V…
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05 Aug 2026
Overseas Trademark Protection for Chinese Brands (2026)
Not legal advice. A China registration does not protect a US listing or an EU shop. Official fees change — this page does not quote them.Going global with a Chinese brand is a new…
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05 Aug 2026
Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Arbitration Clauses for Chinese Companies
Subject to Legal Review. This page was substantially rebuilt on 16 August 2026 as a decision-desk product (decision trees, statutory matrix, source cards). Prior dual review (Zhon…
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05 Aug 2026
Overseas Holding Structure for Chinese Companies: A Pre-Incorporation Decision Desk
Audience: Chinese companies, founders, investors, CFOs, general counsel and in-house teams planning overseas operations — including first-entity and existing-structure reviews. No…
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05 Aug 2026
Working and Living in China: Immigration and Employment Compliance
Legally reviewed by: Ming Xu, Immigration Lawyer, Jilin Shengyuan Law Firm, for mainland PRC immigration and employment law. Last legally reviewed: 5 August 2026. Expat status clu…
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05 Aug 2026
Foreign Investment Market Entry in China: 2026 Legal Roadmap
Legally reviewed by: Yahui Chen, Foreign Investment Lawyer, Henan Luotai Law Firm, for mainland PRC foreign-investment and corporate law. Last legally reviewed: 5 August 2026.Lawy…
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05 Aug 2026
Outbound Investment from China: 2026 ODI and Funding Roadmap
Source checked through 16 August 2026 · Editorial orientation — source synthesis for programme governance, not a filing determination · Lawyer reviewed: not claimed on this rebuil…
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05 Aug 2026
Cross-Border Wills and Inheritance Planning for Chinese Families with UK Assets
Legally reviewed by: Jinxia Cheng, Family & Estate Planning Lawyer, for mainland PRC succession and conflict-of-laws; and Charlotte Whitmore, Private Client Solicitor (England & W…
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