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China | Implications of the Law on Foreign Relations 

Hold your horses and take a breath.

Subject to certain assumptions surrounding the Law on Foreign Relations of the People’s Republic of China, effective from 1 July, the new law establishes two key points: uphold international law and safeguard national interests by the rule of law.

The Law on Foreign Relations (‘LFR’) is a comprehensive framework for the legal basis for China’s diplomatic policies. Though LFR is the first form of legislation on foreign relations, previous laws and regulations have been […]

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CHINA | Getting Employment Contracts Right

Understanding and implementing written employment contracts are essential to business operations. Well-written employment contracts help companies avoid labour disputes or lengthy disputes.

In China, the Labour Law and Labour Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China establishes strict provisions for employment contracts. Violating employers can face harsh penalties, so it is crucial to get employment contracts right from the beginning.

Compulsory Terms

The Labour Contract Law mandates written contracts for all employees, including labour-dispatched workers from dispatching agencies. Employment […]

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CHINA | Transferring Personal Data Abroad

Globalization and the digital economy have accelerated the international flow of data. Transmitting personal data abroad from China can be tricky to navigate – especially for companies with heavy data traffic.

Many companies transfer the personal information of individuals for daily business operations such as cross-border business or tourism, overseas Cloud storage or IT technology support, globalised employee management within multinationals, cross-border e-commerce, and so forth.

Personal data is confidential information related to privacy, personal property, and personal security. Therefore, data […]

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