Legislation from China's top legislator means that a nationwide legal framework for data protection could soon be a reality. Michael Tan and Sherry Duan consider the effects this will have on international companies
February 26, 2013
Features & Analyses
Legislation from China's top legislator means that a nationwide legal framework for data protection could soon be a reality. Michael Tan and Sherry Duan consider the effects this will have on international companies
February 26, 2013A decision by the Supreme People's Court on the value adjustment mechanism has left investors worried, but if their intentions reflect the spirit of the mechanism the courts will still uphold their investments
February 26, 2013Using labour dispatch workers is a well-established and popular model in China, but the system has been difficult to regulate effectively. The latest amendments to the Employment Contract Law are a step forward, but enforcement remains crucial
February 21, 2013Using labour dispatch workers is a well-established and popular model in China, but the system has been difficult to regulate effectively. The latest amendments to the Employment Contract Law are a step forward, but enforcement remains crucial
February 21, 2013China's government has unveiled a series of new measures to crack down on corruption, including a unified database of cases that could ruin a business's reputation. Internal compliance programmes need to be strengthened and updated
February 06, 2013The Cross-Strait Investment Agreement provides investors with greater confidence, but Taiwan and China need to work on enforcement rules to ensure dispute resolution mechanisms function
January 17, 2013Taiwan's Personal Information Protection Act has left many companies unaware of their obligations to protect employee's personal information and how to establish their own personal information management system
January 17, 2013Many of the amendments bring Taiwan's Patent Act in line with international practices and significantly improve patent enforcement rights
January 17, 2013The Labour Standards Act sets out the minimum standards for terminating employees in Taiwan. With such rigid legislation, how can employees ensure they are complying with the Act?
January 17, 2013