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CHINA | What Foreign Workers Need to Know About Legal Employment

As of 2019, there are an estimated one-million foreigners working in China. For many foreigners, working in China offers multiple opportunities to expand one’s career, learn Mandarin and acquire valuable cross-cultural skills.

While there are numerous work opportunities in China, many foreigners express difficulties and uncertainties in navigating the work visa application process, including the obtaining of the proper work documentation and, in many cases, the proper steps required for transferring to a new company. In this post, we provide […]

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China Foreign Investment Law: important changes to take effect in January

From the 1 January 2020, Foreign Investment Law of the People’s Republic of China (“FIL”) becomes effective. The FIL adopted at the Second Session of the Thirteenth National People’s Congress marks a significant era for foreign investment in China and many foreign entities will be affected by the FIL. In this two-part series, we analysis the FIL to provide an in-depth understanding and main takeaway points for foreign companies working in China. 

Currently, foreign investment is divided into foreign direct […]

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Dr. Angela Su, Horizons Partner and IPRS Head, provides insight on trademark protection for the foreign community in Shanghai

Last month, Dr. Angela Su (Su Qi 苏琪), Horizons partner and IPRS head, was invited by the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai to offer her expertise on trademark protection in China. The seminar was attended by senior personnel from both the Mexican and wider expatriate community who are new to doing business in China or long-term entrepreneurs experiencing difficult circumstances related to IPRs. For the benefit of our readers, in this post, The Square talks with Dr. Su […]

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