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Elimination race

Competition is fierce in China’s booming EV sector as leading brands manoeuvre for global expansion and technological superiority

Share ownership

Overview of Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill

By Sam Wu, YYC Legal

How SPAC mergers speed up company listings

By Yan Ge and Yuan Yao, Joint-Win Partners

Determining the nature of equity incentive disputes

By Luo Kaitian and Zhou Hao, Anli Partners

Franchising and distribution retail models

By Zhou Le and Tian Yu, Blossom & Credit Law Firm

Next-gen alliances

General counsel talk about evolving relationships with law firms and how to identify the best options

Havenly bliss

Natalio Wheatley, Premier of the British Virgin Islands, discusses the importance of the Asia-Pacific market with CBLJ, and addresses key investor concerns

DeepThink: Overseas compliance

Kenneth Zhou, head of legal and compliance AP-N at SIG Group, derives a valuable lesson on data security from DeepSeek's misfortunes in Italy

Compliance for adjusting compensation structures

By Tracy Liu and Larry Lian, Jingtian & Gongcheng

Can nominee shareholding arrangements exclude enforcement?

By Jiang Xuan and Zhou Yueqin,Zhong Lun Law Firm

South Africa’s power reform: New horizons for investors

By Wang Jihong and Chen Dingduo, Zhong Lun Law Firm

On the agenda: China’s IP ecosystem

Elisabeth Stuart Bradley, INTA's 2025 president, looks ahead to key China-related topics at upcoming annual meeting

Analysis of revised Mining Code in Democratic Republic of the Congo

By Cheng Jun and Dong Hui, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Compliance factors for AI computing centres

By Li Tianhang and Shi Yuhang, Hui Ye Law Firm

Tightening oversight of trademark non-use cancellation applications

By Kathy Zhao and Zhang Shufang, CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office

Four major AI upgrades in commercial litigation

By Ethan Zhang, Joint-Win Partners

Update on HK’s new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

By Rossana Chu and Sam Wu, YYC Legal

Burden of proof for one-person company assets

By Liu Xin, DOCVIT Law Firm

Understanding new compliance rules for personal data protection

By Cai Liren and Sun Quan, Ronly & Tenwen Partners

Protection of trade secrets through conduct preservation

By Wang Yan and Zhang Yue, Han Kun Law Offices

Three defences against corporate criminal risks

By Fan Yun, Starrise Law Firm

Structuring and identification of FIE’s highest authority

By Li Ying and Wang Zizheng, Anli Partners

New IP battlegrounds

With global shifts to the rules of IP competition, leading Chinese players display the ambition – and the means – to move forward to a new chapter

Liquidation liabilities under new Company Law

By Zuo Yuru and Wang Zhongyu, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Kazakhstan’s 2025 renewable energy auctions

By Wang Jihong and Chen Haobi, Zhong Lun Law Firm

New ‘med-arb’ expedited rules to mediate dispute resolution

BAC launches new Med-Arb Expedited Rules for faster dispute resolution

AI sandboxes

Fearless intent

John Quinn, founding partner of Quinn Emanuel and renowned litigator, shares insights on legal talent and the future of dispute resolution in China

15 remarkable years

At our milestone 15th anniversary, China Business Law Journal's publisher shares the origin story and creative philosophy that has inspired success

Recognising copyright of AI-generated works

By Zhang Meijian and Liang Qiang, Zhong Ce Law Firm

Seat selection and countermeasures for international arbitration

By An Shouzhi and Huang Wenqi, AnJie Broad Law Firm

Turning up compliance

Top GCs explore turning compliance into a growth driver, leveraging tech for business empowerment and ushering in a new era of financial compliance

Data circulation and AI: The new battlefield in litigation

By Zhao Kefeng and Zhang Hanxiong, GEN Law Firm

China Deals of The Year 2024

From blockbuster issuances to fiercely contested disputes, we proudly unveil the Deals of the Year 2023

Retrial of the ‘伊丽’ dispute over trademark invalidation

By Nancy Qu and Susie Pang, Chang Tsi & Partners

Resolving a contractual dispute over policy changes

By Lian Gaobo and Xia Hai, Kangda Law Firm

Resolving offshore debt through multi-tiered restructuring plans

By Jeffrey Quan and Isabella Yeung, ETR Law Firm

Supplementary contribution liability of equity transferors

By Yi Xiangming and Zhou Yueqin, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Navigating mineral rights, environmental obligations in Mongolia

By Cheng Jun and Zhao Zeyu, Zhong Lun Law Firm

How to develop a renewable energy project in Cambodia

By Wang Jihong and Liu Ying, Zhong Lun Law Firm

HKEX conclusions on Corporate Governance Code review

By Rossana Chu and Dennis Yeung, YYC Legal

Legality of discharging guarantor liability in reorganisation plans

By Gong Yi and Guo Luwen, Ronly & Tenwen Partners

Improving diversified governance in financial dispute resolution

By Zhu Tao and Chen Jing, ETR Law Firm

Exploring remedies for dissenting bondholders

By Ma Jia and Zhang Yanjie, DOCVIT Law Firm

Challenges for IoT enterprises in personal info processing

By Wang Kun and Han Xiangli, Blossom & Credit Law Firm

Evaluating force majeure sanctions under Chinese law

By Liu Jiong and Zhu Yiyang, Anli Partners

Addressing construction payment risks for contractors

By Song Zhongchun, City Development Law Firm

Insolvency: from crisis to reform

What lies ahead for China's insolvency regime during a real estate crisis?

From ruin to renewal

The leaders of major arbitration institutions demonstrate their various strategies and philosophies that help them stay on top of their game

Higher aims

The leaders of major arbitration institutions demonstrate their various strategies and philosophies that help them stay on top of their game

Priority of claims in bankruptcy proceedings

By Kimberly Liu, Hui Ye Law Firm

Practical advantages of pre-reorganisation in corporate rescue

By Zhang Yao and Wang Xiang, Han Kun Law Offices

A practical analysis of equity-settled incentive disputes

By Shaw Zhao and He Yanling, Jingtian & Gongcheng

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Following months of market research, we have selected these outstanding in-house counsel and their teams

CORRESPONDENTS

Preparing for Hong Kong’s paperless securities regime

By Stella Yeung and Stephen Luo, Jingtian & Gongcheng

How can minority shareholders seek relief from profit hoarding?

By Jiang Xuan and Yang Yue, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Infringement risks of AIGC in entertainment industry (Part 2)

By Jiang Shen and Xu Wen, Jingtian & Gongcheng

FEATURES

China’s new environmental code

Bundled and binding

A 1,200-article code, five interlocking books, and one tighter leash on Chinese business. The clock to August 2026 is ticking

不容有瑕

No flaws allowed

While stock exchanges lower barriers to atrract emerging sector issuers, regulators focus on accountability of listco and intermediaries at the top corporate level

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PRACTITIONERS' PERSPECTIVES

Preserving listing status against delisting red line

By Xu Zhiyuan, Tahota Law Firm
IPO to M&A Shift

IPO alternative: Public M&A route to capital markets

By Kang Xiaoyang, Kangda Law Firm
Red-chip restructuring in China

Unwinding red-chip structures

By Vincent Shen, Commerce & Finance Law Offices

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