2026 Update: China IP Cases Move to Local Courts (Faster Dispute Resolution)
China’s intellectual property (IP) enforcement system is growing up fast. The number of IP cases...
2026 China AI Dispute Rules: What Foreign Companies Must Do
On September 7, 2026, the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) of China issued its first-ever national...
Work Injury in China: When Does Employment Begin? (Explained)
Picture this: your company in China has extended a signed-off offer to a promising new...
Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in China? 2026 Guide for Foreign Employers
Non-compete agreements are one of the few areas where Chinese employment law gives an employer...
Explained: China Probation Period Rules for Foreign Employers (Lengths, Pay & Risks)
When a foreign company hires its first employees in China, the probation period is often...
China Social Insurance Enrollment for New Hires: The 30-Day Rule and Work-Injury Risk
Here is a scenario no HR manager wants to face: a new hire reports for...
Explained: Resolving Business Disputes in China (Arbitration, Litigation & Mediation)
Doing business in China is rarely frictionless, and at some point almost every foreign company...
How to Terminate an Employee in China: Severance, Notice & Legal Risks
Terminating an employee in China is one of the most tightly regulated decisions a foreign...
