Personal Information Protection Law (‘PIPL’), effective from 1 November 2021, regulates those collecting and handling personal information. For companies processing employee data, a robust data security system should be integrated…
In the past weeks, Shanghai has conducted grid-screening lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. On the 27 March, the Shanghai municipal government announced the city will impose a staggered…
On Saturday, 16 April 2022, the Shanghai Commission of Economy and Informatization issued a guideline (‘Guideline’) for industrial enterprises to start the orderly resumption of work and production with controlled…
Small and micro businesses Corporate income tax The corporate income tax rate was reduced from 10 percent to 5 percent for small and micro-businesses. The tax rate is applied to…
The recent wave of COVID-19 in China has severely impacted many business operations. With area or city-wide lockdowns and confirmed cases rapidly increasing per day, businesses are facing cash-flow and…
Getting right personal information protection and maternity leave Currently, companies worldwide are called by both domestic and international regulations to become corporate citizens rather than merely profitable entities. In China,…
The recently released Administrative Provisions on Algorithm Recommendation of Internet Information Service (“Provisions”) substantially affects technology companies by regulating the use of algorithms. Released by the Cyberspace Administration of China…
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (“RCEP”) fosters stronger relationships among Asia-Pacific countries and creates new opportunities for international trade and other economic benefits. For China, RCEP is the first…
Big data analytics for many companies is crucial to identify personal consumption characteristics and increase sales. However, many consumers may oppose such practice since companies can mishandle personal information. The…
China Collaborative Group (“CCG”) advises business decision-makers to thrive in cross-border investments Less than 30 days till the world’s largest import-themed expo, CIIE will be held in Shanghai from 5-10…