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What changed—and why it matters for China-connected work.

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Real Property

Foreign Investment in Forestry Land Development and Urban Renewal in China: A Legal Guide for International Investors

Under China's Constitution and Land Administration Law, all land in China is either state-owned or collectively owned. Forestland in Heilongjiang is predomin…

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Divorce & Family
Legally reviewed · 6 Aug 2026

Cross-Border Surrogacy and China-Connected Families: Legal Characterisation and Risk

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Life Sciences
Legally reviewed · 6 Aug 2026

Cross-Border Medical Care for China-Connected Patients: Legal Risk Orientation

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Finance & Tax
Legally reviewed · 6 Aug 2026

Dual Tax Residence China: Domestic Tests and Treaty Tie-Breakers (2026)

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Divorce & Family
Legally reviewed · 6 Aug 2026

Underage Overseas Study and Guardianship for China-Connected Families: Legal Risk Guide

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Finance & Tax
Legally reviewed · 6 Aug 2026

SAFE Circular 37: SPV Registration for Chinese Resident Founders (2026)

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Finance & Tax
Legally reviewed · 6 Aug 2026

Offshore Family Trusts for China-Connected Families: Legal Risk Orientation

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Finance & Tax
Legally reviewed · 6 Aug 2026

Asset Isolation and Wealth Structuring for China-Connected HNW Families

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Financial Services
Legally reviewed · 5 Aug 2026

Web3 and Crypto Compliance Red Lines for China-Linked Projects

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Technology & AI
Legally reviewed · 5 Aug 2026

Games and Short-Video Outbound Compliance for Chinese Companies

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Business & Contract
Legally reviewed · 5 Aug 2026

Tea and F&B Franchise Outbound Compliance for Chinese Brands

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Trade & Customs
Legally reviewed · 5 Aug 2026

Advanced Manufacturing and Agritech Outbound for Chinese Groups

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Technology & AI
Legally reviewed · 5 Aug 2026

SaaS and Software Outbound Compliance for Chinese Vendors

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