Editorial

China’s data regime tightened from both ends this month

In four days, China demonstrated how they move on personal data from two directions at once. The developments are separate, but together they point in one direction: personal data needs to be handled…

2026-08-14

News

Washington and Beijing both updated their lists. Supply-chain compliance sits in the middle.

Two lists changed within days of each other. Anyone running China supply-chain compliance should read both. The US Department of Homeland Security on July 31 added over 40 Chinese entities to its lis…

2026-08-11

Editorial

Intellectual Property Risk Alert: Emerging Compliance Challenges in Corporate Marketing

With the rapid growth of digital marketing, e-commerce platforms, and social media, corporate brand promotion has become increasingly diversified. While channels such as online advertisements, short …

2026-08-07

Editorial

Forced Labour-Related Tariffs: Increasing Trade Compliance Expectations for Global Supply Chains

The U.S. government has issued final Section 301 enforcement measures targeting forced labour risks, imposing additional tariffs on imports from 60 economies including China, with a 12.5% supplementa…

2026-07-31

Editorial

MIIT Strengthens Auto Industry Regulation to Curb Vicious Price Competition and Safeguard Vehicle Quality and Safety

On 17 July 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) held a special symposium for major domestic automakers to address industry chaos, including vicious price competition, decl…

2026-07-24

Editorial

Nip risks in the bud: safety isn’t optional

A blaze engulfed a five-story concrete workshop belonging to Fujian Huiteng Shoes at around noon on 9 July (last Thursday) in Chendai town, Jinjiang, a county-level city under Quanzhou and widely rec…

2026-07-17

Editorial

Tax compliance is more of a strategic advantage for enterprises

The rule of law is an inherent requirement of a market economy. Even when facing competition and challenges in the market, companies need to prioritize tax compliance at a strategic level, establish …

2026-07-10

Editorial

The hidden sports betting concerns behind the World Cup frenzy

Whenever the World Cup takes place, football fever reaches its peak. Fans celebrate spectacular goals and are emotionally swept up by wins and losses. Alongside this global sporting celebration, bett…

2026-07-03

Editorial

What Consistency in Leadership Should Have Taught Us

Over more than two decades in China, I have watched the pendulum swing repeatedly when it comes to leadership selection. In prosperous times, foreign companies champion corporate culture, diversity, …

2026-06-26

Editorial

Procurement’s Eight Red Flags: Lessons from Dreame

Dreame reported 23 misconduct cases in the first four months of 2026, resulting in 23 employee dismissals and three referrals to law enforcement. The violations include supplier misconduct, conflicts…

2026-06-18

Editorial

The 30,000-Yuan Red Line: Five High-Risk Roles Under the New Anti-Bribery Rules

Effective May 1, 2026, the Interpretation (II) on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in Handling Criminal Cases Involving Embezzlement and Bribery (Judicial Interpretation [2026] No. 6)…

2026-06-12

Editorial

When the Face on the Call Is Fake: AI-Enabled Impersonation Fraud

As with every technological leap, the endless possibilities of generative AI arrive with endless risks. The same tools that can clone your own voice or face in seconds can clone your CFO’s. Ove…

2026-06-05