August 2026
Selling Chinese Real Estate from Overseas: A Practical Guide to Title, Tax, Foreign Exchange and Remittance Compliance
Introduction: The sale is not finalized upon signing the contract For overseas Chinese descendants or foreign nationals owning property in China, selling real estate might seem straightforward. The seller finds a buyer, signs a sales contract, receives payment in renminbi, pays applicable taxes, and requests a Chinese bank to convert the remaining funds into foreign […]
A Strategic and Procedural Guide for Foreign Nationals and Companies to Retain Criminal Defense Lawyers in China
For foreign executives, expatriates, and multinational companies operating in China, becoming involved in the Chinese criminal justice system is one of the most serious and challenging legal crises they can face. When a foreign individual is detained on suspicion of a crime—whether related to corporate embezzlement, commercial bribery, customs fraud, intellectual property violations, or accidental […]
Protecting Fashion, Art, and Brand Value in China: A Practical IP and Licensing Guide for Foreign Companies
Introduction: Understanding the Unique Value of Fashion Products For foreign fashion houses, designer labels, sports organizations, museums, artists, or lifestyle brands entering the Chinese market, the commercial value of a product extends far beyond the physical item itself. A dress, for example, may represent an original design concept, a distinctive pattern, a trademark, a celebrity […]