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02 Aug 2026
Medical Device Distribution and Import into China: GTM, Quality Agreements & Channel Risk
General information only. Life sciences regulation in China spans NMPA product rules, PIPL/data security, human genetic resources, anti-corruption, volume-based procurement, IP, a…
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02 Aug 2026
E-commerce Platform IP Takedown in China: Brand Playbook
Brand counsel asks: How do we remove counterfeits and knock-offs from Taobao, Tmall, JD, Pinduoduo, and Douyin shops—fast? Platform IP systems are the first line of defence; court…
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02 Aug 2026
Cross-Border E-commerce into and from China: Customs Orientation
Operators ask: Should we use bonded CBEC, general trade, or an overseas warehouse—and what breaks on returns, labelling, and taxes? Cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) is a channel arc…
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02 Aug 2026
Payment Business Licensing in China: Orientation Overview
Founders and foreign investors ask: Do we need a payment licence to collect money in China, or can we partner with a bank/licensed institution? China treats payment and clearing a…
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02 Aug 2026
Doing Business in China: Shanghai vs Shenzhen vs Beijing
Legally reviewed by: Peter Ye, Outbound Investment & Foreign Investment Counsel, for mainland PRC FDI, ODI/FX and corporate structuring scope. Last legally reviewed: 7 August 2026…
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02 Aug 2026
VAT in China for Foreign Businesses: Fapiao Practical Guide (2026)
Not tax or legal advice. VAT rates, fapiao systems and small-scale thresholds change. This page is how a foreign-invested taxpayer invoices — not a rate encyclopedia.If customers…
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02 Aug 2026
China's AI Rules: A Practical Business Guide
China does not yet regulate artificial intelligence through one consolidated AI act. A China-facing product may instead fall within rules for generative AI, algorithmic recommenda…
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02 Aug 2026
PIPL for International Businesses: A Practical Guide
Legally reviewed by: Tongyu Yan, Cross-Border Data Transfer Counsel, for PIPL, data export and cybersecurity compliance scope. Last legally reviewed: 7 August 2026. China’s Person…
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02 Aug 2026
NNN Agreements for China Manufacturing: The One-Week Sprint (2026)
Not legal advice. NNN is a contract package, not a Civil Code title. Compare NNN vs NDA if HQ still wants the California form.This page is the one-week sprint: who chops, what the…
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31 Jul 2026
Shenzhen Business and Contract Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for business and contract lawyers in Shenzhen? This hub explains how business and contract work plays out in Shenzhen—a Greater Bay Area tech and manufacturing powerhouse—…
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30 Jul 2026
Shanghai Business and Contract Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for business and contract lawyers in Shanghai? This hub explains how business and contract work plays out in Shanghai—China's leading commercial and financial center—and c…
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30 Jul 2026
Beijing Business and Contract Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for business and contract lawyers in Beijing? This hub explains how business and contract work plays out in Beijing—China's political and regulatory capital—and connects y…
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30 Jul 2026
China Business Contracts: A Practical Guide for Foreign Companies
Since the Civil Code took effect, China's contract rules are more consolidated - but local practice, company chops, and bilingual drafting still decide outcomes. Foreign parties s…
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28 Jul 2026
Contract Enforcement: Equipment Lease Debt Recovery
A lessor recovered unpaid rent, equipment return, and damages from a defaulting contractor. Chinese courts enforce lease agreements as binding legal obligations. Use written agree…
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28 Jul 2026
Contract Drafting: Software Agreement Pitfalls
A disputed agreement had vague performance obligations, unclear payment conditions, and undefined termination cause. Precision in drafting reduces litigation risk. Define key term…
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