Foreign Related Rule of Law Foreign-related rule of law (涉外法治) is a relatively new buzz phrase that has been making the rounds in China's policy circles, with even Xi Jinping himself getting in on the action. Like other language coined by Chinese officialdom, the phrase is somewhat vague. At its core, this initiative aims to
I just learned that Alvin Y.H. Cheung has died, at the far too young age of 38. Who was Alvin Cheung, and why, after nearly 20 years of this blog, is he the first person to receive a memorial here? Alvin Cheung was a true scholar. By this, I mean he was the sort of
On July 10, 2024, a new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petition was filed against imports of Tungsten Shot from China. Tungsten shot is used to produce shotgun shot. The petition was by Tungsten Parts Wyoming, Inc. Unlike most AD/CVD petition, this petitioner admits that they only began production last year in 2023, and
On June 20, 2024, two new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of: (1) Certain Brake Drums from China and Türkiye; and (2) Certain Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles from China. These AD/CVD investigations will be conducted by two federal agencies: the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) will investigate whether the
The Legal Differences Between Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China Special administrative regions (SARs) like Hong Kong and Macau hold a unique position within China. In some respects, the two SARs are as much a part of China as Beijing and Shanghai. When it comes to most practical purposes, though, they are separate jurisdictions—and companies
Terminating Employees in China Terminating an employee's contract in China is far from a straightforward process. China's employment laws impose stringent regulations that require employers to navigate a complex legal framework. The repercussions of mishandling a China employee termination can be severe, ranging from costly legal battles to reputational damage. This blog post outlines the
Neither ChatGPT nor Google Are Attorneys Many people turn to the internet for answers, including to legal questions. Though online resources regarding the law can be a great starting point, but relying solely on them for business decisions can be disastrous. This post explores the limitations of the internet and AI in legal matters, and
China's Amended Company Law Becomes Effective on July 1 China’s amended Company Law takes effect on July 1, 2024. Many companies have not considered the significant revisions that have been made and how they can and will affect companies that are doing business in China. Companies with legacy entities in China that have not reviewed
A Growing Trend with Political and Discriminatory Undercurrents More than two-thirds of U.S. states have either enacted or are considering laws limiting foreign ownership of land. Though these restrictions often encompass multiple countries deemed hostile to U.S. interests, China is almost invariably the primary target. Proponents of land purchase restrictions argue that the federal government
Cutting Legal Corners in Emerging Markets Introduction It can be tempting to take shortcuts to expedite processes or reduce costs in an emerging market country. But these shortcuts often lead to legal and reputational risks that can have severe consequences for your business. Despite assurances (usually given to you by your local employee/fixer/partner) that your
