Multinational corporations within China are ever more concerned about the process of repatriating dividends and profits from China to their home countries, which is a strategic pivot —— a response to the evolving dynamics, with some entities contemplating the relocation of manufacturing operations to burgeoning markets such as Vietnam or India （markets that are deemed more “friendly” to the West）. [learn more]

The significance of selecting and safeguarding a company's name is crucial for multinational enterprises. This article aims to provide a concise yet comprehensive guide, offering practical insights and strategies for effective enterprise naming in China. [learn more]

In the dynamic landscape of multinational corporations undergoing strategic group restructurings in China, a notable surge in contract disputes surrounding equity transfer agreements has emerged in recent years. [learn more]

The FIL, to be effective on 1 January 2020, is largely welcomed globally. It shows the Chinese government’s addressing concerns voiced by international companies such as forced technology transfers; level playing field for foreign invested companies; protection of intellectual property rights and access to public procurement projects. [learn more]

A summary of the key points of the Consultation Paper are listed in this digest. [learn more]

All foreign investment projects in China are subject to some level of government scrutiny during the business registration process. The term “foreign investment project” (外商投资项目) is used by China’s administrative agencies to describe all foreign direct investment, whether the “project” in question involves a more traditional fixed-asset investment such as an infrastructure project or factory or an investment in a modern service industry or technology business. A business established with foreign investment in China is referred to as a foreign-invested enterprise (FIE). [learn more]