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COVID-19 did little, if anything at all, to Shanghai’s foreign capital inflow

The report from Xinhua regarding the foreign capital inflows during the first quarter of 2020 is showing signs of real strength.  Shanghai saw rising foreign capital inflows totalling about 4.67 billion U.S. dollars during the…

Contracts Negotiation & Signing

For most foreign-invested enterprises in China, business plans and decisions that need to be carried out are heavily relying on the competency and loyalty of their local partner, or their hired management team. For example,…

Are contracts in China ineffective?

Here are some frequently asked questions that I have received and answered about contracts in China, particularly in dealing with factories. These have been edited for clarity and privacy. Q: I have heard from colleagues…

Joint Venture Management

I’m a lawyer by trade, but over the past few years, I found that my team and I would spend over 70% of our time consulting on corporate management issues rather than legal matters. In…

Labor Disputes Recourse Options

During dismissal labor disputes, which are heard by the Labor Committee, the employer and the employee often disagree on the facts. PRC Labor Contract Law is a little confusing, so I will do my best to shed…

Franchise your Way to China

Looking for franchising opportunities in China? Read this article as a quick guide. For the purpose of this article, the term “franchisor” shall specifically refer to WFOE and Joint Venture, and the term “franchisee” shall…