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Statute of Limitations on Civil Proceedings in China

Try to imagine yourself in this situation: once upon a time you lent some money to your friend for a period of two months, but that friend failed to repay you after expiry of the two months. You said...

Are the Chinese Driving New Energy Vehicles?

China is seeing more new energy vehicles on the roads, from high-end luxury electric cars such as Tesla to local offerings from the likes of BYD, ROEWE and BAIC/BJEV. At the 14th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition, there were...

Photo Contest Terms & Conditions

Below are the full Terms and Conditions pertaining to the Winter 2016/2017 Photo Contest running in The Nanjinger magazine, in which the main prize is one family membership of Nanjing International Club. 1. This competition is open to all ordinarily...

Second Hand Property Transactions in China

The real estate market in the first tier cities of China remains red hot. While the Chinese government recently issued several new policies to control soaring house prices, even they cannot extinguish the fire that is the of passion...

Chinese Advertising Law

The first edition of the Advertising Law of the People’s Republic of China dates back to as recently as 1995, with a much needed amendment coming into force just over a year ago, on 1st September, 2015.  ...

Chinese Investment Abroad

In recent years, China has successfully changed from a capital importing country into a capital exporting country. With the enhancement of comprehensive strength, China has tirelessly continued to develop the overseas market. Since 2003, investment abroad has continually grown...

Let’s Get Physical (7) Tabattas; Earning that Bit of Brie

Well here we are again. Welcome back, or indeed welcome, to Nanjing! Home to us all, for now. So, how was your summer? Paradise by the pool? Long lunches at the lake? Boarding at the beach? Meandering in the...

Anti-monopoly Regulation

The duality of anti-trust law and Intellectual Property law is complicated and involves balancing competition and innovation. Exclusivity that is created by Intellectual Property in effect stimulates innovation, while anti-trust law secures the work by licensing and applying the...

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China’s Metro Map Grows by Almost 65km Ahead of National Day

China’s National Day holiday has arrived with three cities adding new metro links. Nanjing, Qingdao and Changchun have opened...

Shanghai’s Railway Map Shifts East; Cross City to Hongqiao soon but a Memory

For years, Shanghai’s high-speed rail map has pulled passengers towards Hongqiao. That balance is beginning to change. New stations...

Shiseido Sues Aldi over a ¥24.9 Primer that Resembles Its ¥540 Rival

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