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I. Background: New Trade Frictions in 2026 Since late July 2026, EU-China economic and trade relations have entered a new round of frictions. On July 23, the EU formally approved a new round of sanctions related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Under EU Council Regulation No. 2026/1848, fourteen companies headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong

A guide to the qualification requirements, financial incentives, and practical considerations for multinational companies weighing a Shenzhen headquarters On the Qianhai waterfront, close enough to see Hong Kong across the bay, a Finnish elevator maker is getting ready to switch on something it calls its China Southern Headquarters. Kone’s decision to plant a regional command

On June 26, 2026, the 23rd Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress approved the newly revised Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as ‘the New Law’), which was promulgated by Presidential Order No. 77 and will take effect on January 1, 2027. This is the

Introduction Starting from July 1, 2026, the Interim Provisions on the Protection of Basic Rights and Interests of Workers Beyond Statutory Retirement Age (the “Interim Provisions”) will officially come into effect. Jointly issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the National Health Commission, the Ministry of Emergency Management, the State Taxation Administration,

When the century‑old floral monogram of a French luxury giant meets the rapid expansion of a Chinese new‑style tea brand, the boundaries of trademark protection and the standard for cross‑category confusion become the core issues in this multi‑million-dollar dispute. On July 2, 2026, the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court issued a first-instance judgment ordering Shenzhen Molly

Background: The Scale and Challenges of Chinese Companies Going Global On June 1, 2026, the Provisions of the State Council on Outbound Investment (the “Provisions”) were formally promulgated and will take effect on July 1, 2026. The Provisions are an important administrative regulation in the field of outbound investment in China and represent an integration

When French rider Valentin Debise piloted the red-and-blue ZXMOTO 820RR-RS across the finish line as the winner, executing a stunning last-lap overtake at the Hungaroring Circuit in Hungary, history was rewritten once more in the World Superbike Championship (WSBK). This was not only the third race victory for ZXMOTO in the 2026 season but also

Recently, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) and the Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shanghai International Arbitration Center, SHIAC) have successively announced the new Panel of Arbitrators for the 2026-2031 term, which officially came into effect on May 1, 2026, with a term of five years. As a globally influential

Intro On 27 April 2026, the Office of the Working Mechanism for the Security Review of Foreign Investment, established under the National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC”) of the People’s Republic of China, rendered a prohibition decision requiring the parties to unwind Meta’s acquisition of the artificial intelligence company Manus. This is the first publicly