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A refresher on the Chinese fapiao 发票 (receipt, invoice) — what you need to know

With important policy implementations recently being made by China’s State Administration of Taxation regarding China VAT general invoices, we felt it would be appropriate to offer a Chinese fapio (发票) refresher post — or more accurately, provide a few links to posts explaining the fapio system.

The Chinese fapio is a legal receipt that serves as proof of purchase for goods and services on the Chinese mainland. The fapio is an essential component of Chinese life for both individuals and businesses. To […]

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Cybersecurity, data protection and enhanced cross-border cooperation: CONSULEGIS Spring Conference 2017 wrap-up

Recently, a group of Horizons professionals represented the firm at the CONSULEGIS Spring Conference held in Amsterdam 11-14 May. CONSULEGIS is an international network of independent law firms, in-house lawyers and related professional advisors founded in 1990. The group includes members from 45 countries and 150 cities worldwide.

Among several hot-topic issues addressed at the conference of legal service providers was the legal services industry itself, including meeting the needs of corporate clients as they respond to the fast-changing tech […]

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China’s Belt & Road Initiative: the Chinese Century moves forward, and Horizons plans to move with it every step of the way

A lot has been said recently about China’s Belt and Road Initiative following May’s Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held Beijing, wherein Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed 28 heads of state and government on his signature foreign policy project, calling it the “project of the century.”

How the initiative plays out remains to be seen. What cannot be denied is that it is a bold move toward further globalisation for China and a call to enhanced cooperation between countries. […]

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