Retail Trade and Distribution

PCAOB accuses PRC authorities of not allowing inspection and investigations of audits; E-commerce live streamer "Viya" fined USD$210 million for tax evasion and social media accounts suspended; and credit card regulation on the horizon

SAMR sets forth criteria for calculating illegal income

Public outrage at Canada Goose's discriminatory return policy; SEC rules implement submission and disclosure requirements for U.S.-listed foreign companies; e-cigarettes to be regulated as a tobacco product

Compliance advice that recognizes business necessities is crucial for effective in-house work

Apps are required to inform users of third party use of their personal information

Senior legal counsel discusses how IP rights must be proactively and creatively defended. China's strict scrutiny of its jewelry industry may further tighten, with specific AML rules expected to arrive in the near future.

CNIPA differentiates patent and advertising violations

E-commerce orders are exempted from stamp tax

Draft E-Commerce Law accords greater protection to IP rights holders