Introduction: A Complex and Ever-ChangingRegulatory Framework China’s cybersecurity and data privacy landscape is one of the most complex andrapidly evolving in the world. In 2025, the government has continued to refine andexpand its regulatory framework, issuing a series of new standards, guidelines, andenforcement actions that have significant implications for all businesses operatingin the country. For…
Introduction: A Continuously Refined Framework for Foreign Investment As of mid-2025, China’s foreign investment landscape continues to evolve, with thegovernment making a series of adjustments to its regulatory framework to attracthigh-quality foreign investment and to address emerging challenges. Thesechanges, which include updates to the national “Negative List” for foreigninvestment and the introduction of new sector-specific…
Introduction: A Greener Future for China, A Higher Bar for Business In a landmark announcement in October 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinpingpledged to significantly accelerate the country’s efforts to combat climate change,including a commitment to cut economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions. Thishigh-level political commitment has been swiftly followed by a series of new environmental regulations and…
An Interview with Paweł Sikora, Warsaw Office Managing Partner at KKG Legal “I was fortunate enough to meet a Chinese lawyer in DC back in 2016 who invited me to take part in a publication about different jurisdictions and legal systems,” Paweł Sikora recalls from Warsaw. “Which resulted later in invitation to join SCLA as…
An Interview with Godson Ugochukwu, Managing Partner at Fortress Solicitors “The person that will come to your mind is the person that you know,” Godson Ugochukwu states from Lagos, cutting straight to the heart of international legal business. “If I want to do something in China, the very first person that comes to my mind…
An Interview with Harvey Yan, Chairman of Management Committee at Zhongyin Law Firm “The demand has not disappeared,” Harvey Yan declares from Beijing, directly addressing concerns about China’s legal market. “Although the economy is at a low position in China now, our clients are not only seeking higher standard services—they now have a good position…
How International Boutique Firms Are Leveraging Agility to Capture China’s $25 Billion Legal Opportunity The Chinese legal market’s involution crisis with 1.8 million lawyers competing in fierce price wars might seem to favor large international firms with deep pockets. Yet evidence from recent market entries tells a different story: boutique firms are finding unprecedented opportunities…
Introduction: A Strategic Refinement of DigitalJustice On October 10, 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) announced a significantrestructuring of the jurisdiction of its specialized Internet Courts, a move thatsignals a strategic refinement of the country’s digital justice system. The newprovisions, which are set to take effect on November 1, 2025, reallocate certaintypes of cases to…
Shenzhen Special Zone Daily August 18, 2025, 07:26 Recently, the Ministry of Justice issued an announcement approving the establishment of a representative office for one foreign law firm in Shenzhen. This marks the 4th foreign law firm representative office approved to establish in Shenzhen this year. According to the Shenzhen Bureau of Justice, 2 additional…
Shenzhen Release August 15, 2025, 05:15 Historic Milestone Achieved Through LexChina’s Strategic Facilitation Recently, the Ministry of Justice issued an official announcement formally approving the establishment of a representative office for Poland’s Kubas, Kos, Galkowski law firm in China. The law firm managed by LexChina has confirmed its settlement in Qianhai, marking a groundbreaking achievement….