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China Non-Compete Agreements 2026: 5 Rules Foreign Employers Are Getting Wrong
China's SPC Judicial Interpretation II tightens non-compete rules. Most foreign employers' boilerplate clauses are void. Here are the 5 rules and the audit you need to run now.
China 2026 Foreign Investment Action Plan: 5 Measures Foreign Companies Must Act On Now
China's 2026 Foreign Investment Action Plan sets out 15 measures to reverse a 27% FDI decline. Five of them require immediate action from foreign companies. Read the analysis.
Uniqlo Shows How Foreign Retailers Can Still Win in China’s Slowing Consumer Market
Fast Retailing posted double-digit profit growth in China while retail sales fell 0.6%. How Uniqlo defied the slowdown and what foreign brands can learn from its strategy.
China Contract Food Manufacturing Rules 2026: What Foreign Brands Must Do by December
China's new contract food manufacturing rules take effect December 1, 2026, making brand owners jointly liable for food safety. A practical compliance guide for foreign F&B companies.
Shanghai and Tianjin FTZs Reshape Cross-Border Data Rules for Foreign Companies
Shanghai Lingang released trial general data lists for 3 sectors while Tianjin FTZ published China's first data export Negative List. Learn how these FTZ-specific rules simplify cross-border data compliance.
DIY vs Agency: Should You Register Your China Company Yourself or Hire Help?
DIY vs Agency: Should You Register Your China Company Yourself or Hire Help? One of the first decisions foreign entrepreneurs face when entering China
