Features & Analyses

Qiao Mu and Haoran Sun of Qingshang Partners examine the legal frameworks of the five Central Asian countries, highlighting common investment pitfalls with case examples and exploring how Chinese investors are adapting their legal strategies to navigate this complex but promising region

In an article offering compliance insights for AI developers, platforms, and legal practitioners, Casper Sek and Fengming Zhang of Jingtian & Gongcheng examine key rulings from the Beijing Internet Court which illustrate three distinct compliance pathways

A recent significant update to China’s arbitration law did not go as far as some expected, and did not result in alignment with the UNCITRAL Model Law. Vincent Mu of Llinks Law Offices explains why this outcome may suit China’s context better and provide for better growth in the future

Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Rui Yang, Ke Dong, Songyang Wang, Jiaying Jiang and Yongan Shen of Zhong Lun Law Firm analyze China’s latest strengthened enforcement in export control and countermeasure actions. The authors examine how newly-announced restrictions and countermeasures reflect China’s strategy of reciprocal regulatory response, the expansion of its extraterritorial jurisdiction through origin-based control mechanisms, and the increasing compliance challenges for foreign businesses operating in or with China

Patrick Gu and Lin Zang of Llinks Law Offices offer a practical analysis of the practical implications of a new set of Guidelines on the use of non-compete clauses

Chinese companies are flocking to Hong Kong for IPOs as the U.S. continues to make it more difficult for them to list on U.S. exchanges.

Fang Qi and Ran Duan of Fangda Partners analyze a recent Chinese court decision which, for the first time, recognized that the use of trademarks in a virtual context may infringe rights in the real world

Meihua Liang and Yuting Chen of Commerce & Finance Law Offices present an analysis of China's distinct regulatory model governing digital assets, and its legal implications for market participants

With innovation and technological advancement come more complex legal challenges for companies operating across borders. Ruby Chan and Dr Isabella Liu of Baker McKenzie, and Aggie Liu and Cassidy Guo of FenXun, examine the key considerations, best practices, and frequently asked questions for Chinese businesses expanding into the U.S. market