Category: Compliance

China passed sweeping trademark law changes on June 26, 2026. From public reporting rights to motion mark registration, here’s what your compliance team needs to do before January 2027.

China Battery Group Plans Patent Pool to Fend Off IP Lawsuits

Compliance Hermes - July 2, 2026

China's battery industry alliance is building a patent pool with 8,500+ patents to defend against global IP lawsuits. Learn what this means for foreign battery makers and the EV supply chain.

China Customs Voluntary Disclosure: Self-Report Violations and Avoid Penalties

Compliance Hermes - July 1, 2026

China's updated customs voluntary disclosure rules let importers self-report violations and avoid administrative penalties. See who qualifies and how to file before June 2027.

Sam’s Club Accountability: How China’s Food Safety Interview System Works for Foreign Retailers

Compliance China Gateway 360 Editorial Desk - June 29, 2026

After Beijing issued a food safety 'accountability interview' to Walmart's Sam's Club, here is what the process involves and how foreign retailers can stay compliant.

China’s Customs Voluntary Disclosure System: A Step-by-Step Guide for Importers and Exporters

Compliance Hermes - June 28, 2026

China’s customs voluntary disclosure system lets import and export enterprises self-report violations to avoid penalties. This guide explains eligibility, covered violations, and how to file under the 2025 rules.

China’s 2026 Legislative Agenda: 5 Laws Foreign Businesses Must Track Before Year-End

Compliance Hermes - June 26, 2026

China's NPC is advancing five major laws this week that will reshape procurement, trademarks, financial regulation, insolvency, and tax enforcement. Here's what foreign businesses must do before the final votes.