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

Dated analysis of legal developments. Recency is not automatically importance: the lead pieces below are editorially selected for practical impact.

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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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Criminal Defense
Legally reviewed · 17 Jul 2026

Fraud and Embezzlement Risks for Foreign Executives in China: A Legal Overview

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Criminal Defense
Legally reviewed · 17 Jul 2026

Understanding Bail and Pretrial Detention in China: Rights for Foreigners

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Criminal Defense
Legally reviewed · 17 Jul 2026

Cyber Crime in China: Legal Risks and Defense for Foreign Businesses

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Criminal Defense
Legally reviewed · 17 Jul 2026

Drug Offenses in China: What Foreign Nationals Need to Know About the Law

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Criminal Defense
Legally reviewed · 17 Jul 2026

Criminal Litigation in China: A Guide for Foreign Nationals Facing Charges

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Criminal Defense
Legally reviewed · 17 Jul 2026

Criminal Appeals in China: How to Challenge a Conviction as a Foreigner

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Trade & Customs
Legally reviewed · 17 Jul 2026

Customs Valuation Disputes in China: How Foreign Importers Can Challenge Overvaluation

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Divorce & Family
Legally reviewed · 16 Jul 2026

Domestic Violence Protection in China: Legal Remedies and Procedures for Foreign Victims and Binational Families

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Trade & Customs
Legally reviewed · 16 Jul 2026

Customs Valuation for Imported Goods in China: What Foreign Exporters and Chinese Importers Must Know

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Employment
Legally reviewed · 16 Jul 2026

Wrongful Termination in China: A Guide for Foreign Employers and Expatriate Employees

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Criminal Defense
Legally reviewed · 16 Jul 2026

Criminal Defense for Foreign Nationals in China: Understanding Your Rights Under Chinese Criminal Procedure Law

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Visa & Immigration
Legally reviewed · 16 Jul 2026

Navigating Chinas Visa and Residence Permit System: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Nationals

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