Pei Zhang

Ralls against CFIUS – national security and foreign investments in the U.S.

USA - July 30 2014 In recent years, the United States has become a preferred destination for Chinese acquisitions and strategic investments. This is mostly due to the…

Jin Kong

China tax alert: VAT reform expanded nationwide on August 1st.

China - September 13 2013 Last year, China introduced a pilot program in Shanghai to implement Value Added Tax (VAT) reform. Please refer to our previous blog for more details…

Things an employer needs to know before terminating an employee under China Labor Contract Law

China - July 11 2013 The China Labor Contract Law came into effect on January 1, 2008. It requires employment contracts to be in writing. It further requires that an…

New amendments to China Labor Contract Law set restrictions on the use of labor dispatch

China - June 17 2013 On December 28, 2012, certain amendments to the China Labor Contract Law were adopted by the National People's Congress, which will take effect on…

2012 Annual Inspection starts March 1 - a recap of general procedures

China - March 7 2013 In accordance with the Measures for the Annual Inspection of Enterprises, issued by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) in…