Dear Business Owner, If you are planning to hire employees in China—or already have—you’ve probably noticed that China’s employment law system works very differently from what you may be used to. As a lawyer working closely with foreign-invested companies, I often see the same issues arise: misunderstandings about employment structures, underestimating compliance requirements, and avoidable disputes that end up being costly. This guide highlights the most important employment law issues foreign employers should understand when operating in China. Employment vs. […]

As China’s civil aviation industry enters a phase of high-quality development, foreign pilots—once highly sought after and commanding million-dollar salaries—are now facing tough decisions about their career paths. For over two decades, foreign pilots have played a pivotal role in China’s aviation sector, from supplementing flight routes to providing critical technical training. However, following regulatory tightening in 2019, the grounding of the 737 MAX, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the maturation of domestic pilot training, the situation has changed. The pilot […]

On June 27, 2025, China’s top legislative body approved the most comprehensive revision to the Public Security Administration Punishment Law in nearly twenty years. The updated law expands from 114 to 144 articles and will officially take effect on January 1, 2026. This major overhaul introduces new rules addressing digital-era misconduct, campus bullying, drone safety, and public order. Below are the nine most important changes. 1. Clear Definition of Legitimate Self-Defense: “Fighting Back ≠ Mutual Assault” For the first time, […]

Li Qiang is the owner of a company. Due to the poor market environment and economic downturn, many projects have been shut down, and he has no choice but to lay off employees. Li Qiang is very worried about how to carry out layoffs in a legal and compliant manner so that the company can avoid compensation or minimize it as much as possible. I. Legal Basis According to Article 41 of the Labor Contract Law: “In any of the […]

Introduction: Child abduction cases are unfortunately not uncommon, often involving disputes between the parents. In Hong Kong, child abductions perpetrated by one parent fall under legal protection. This article will explore the impact of the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction on such cases in Hong Kong, and it will discuss the actions full-time moms should take to protect themselves and their children in such situations.   In Hong Kong, child abduction cases are governed by the Child Abduction and […]

Recently, we received a consultation from a Singaporean client named Tom (nickname), who is the stepfather of his wife’s child from her previous marriage. Tom and the child have a very good relationship. The child is now 11 years old, and recently, the child’s biological father passed away. Tom and his wife plan to assist the child in inheriting the estate of the biological father. However, they encountered obstacles while communicating with the biological father’s family and sought help from […]

I. Behaviors by Foreigners in China That May Lead to Deportation （1）Criminal Offenses   According to the “Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China,” foreigners who commit crimes in China, such as rape, smuggling, theft, etc., may be sentenced to criminal penalties and additionally subjected to deportation. Deportation is a special type of punishment that can be applied independently or as an additional penalty. For foreigners with less severe criminal conduct, deportation may be imposed solely; whereas for those […]

Introduction: In recent years, with the acceleration of the globalization process and the increasing frequency of international exchanges, legal disputes arising from international cooperation have become more diverse and complex. Against this backdrop, the issue of recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments by Chinese courts has attracted significant attention. This article will introduce the process and relevant regulations regarding the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments by Chinese courts.   Amidst the wave of globalization, the recognition and enforcement of […]

We received the judgment from the court 1 month or so after the trial. The case was a dispute over counterfeiting of a registered trademark, and there were 8 defendants in total, so the trial took a long time.   I met with my client twice and attended two court hearings. It took 10 months from the time the client was arrested to the time the court issued the first-instancel verdict.   Before the trial, we wrote a 10-page statement […]

Dear Esteemed Client,   I hope this letter finds you well. Recently, a long-standing consulting client of mine approached me with a situation that warrants our attention. They informed me that an employee, who had been with their company for only two months, tragically passed away due to a heart attack during working hours. The employee’s family is now seeking compensation, but the company had not enrolled the employee in the social insurance program. They sought my advice on how […]