The Gavel

A Non-Governmental Organisation (“NGO”) is an entity that is neither a part of government nor a conventional for- profit business. Usually set up by citizens, NGOs may be funded by governments, foundations, businesses, or private people for different...

China adopted its new National Security Law on July 1st 2015. It replaces the Counterespionage Law, which took effect in 1993, and seeks to put in place systems to manage laws and regulations, finance, materials, science and technology,...

A constant headache for expats are China’s ever-changing visa laws. The most recent version of the Exit-Entry Law of People’s Republic of China aims at facilitating the importation of foreign talents and further regulate foreigners’ exit and entry...

With the strong growth of China’s economy, an increasing number of people from Europe and America come to China seeking new job opportunities. According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the amount of foreigners working...

Enacted on March 1st, 2015, the “Interim Regulation on Real Estate Registration” published by the Sate Council aims to offer effective protection for real estate, and better maintain transaction security. Should a foreigner have the intention to purchase...

19th January saw the publication of the draft for the new Foreign Investment Law (FIL) for comments and discussion.This draft represents a further step to align the various, currently divided PRC laws. One governs domestic investments, while the...

Since China has refined labour and employment legislations in recent decades, the employer-employee relationship is constantly evolving. Understanding rights and obligations helps to reduce misunderstanding and legal risks. Legal Documents in a “Healthy Labour Relationship” The labour contract...

On November 4th 2014, MOFCOM issued the modified Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment (herein referred to as “Catalogue”). MOFCOM also solicited public opinion from November 4th till December 3rd 2014; if the general attitude is favourable,...