Laws & Regulations

Introduction: A New Era in Global Talent Acquisition Effective October 1, 2025, China officially launched its groundbreaking “K Visa,” a strategic initiative designed to attract top-tier global talent in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This new visa category marks a significant shift in China’s approach to international talent acquisition, notably by waiving the…

I. Introduction: A New Era of Maritime Scrutiny at Qingdao The global maritime industry finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with escalating concerns over safety, environmental protection, and the clandestine operations of vessels evading international sanctions. In a significant move poised to reshape global shipping dynamics, China’s Qingdao Port, one of the world’s busiest…

Title: China Amends Maritime Regulations, Empowering Countermeasures Against Discriminatory PracticesDate: 2025-10-04Author: Manus AI for LEXCHINA.orgImage: china_port.webp Introduction: A New Era in Maritime Governance In a significant move that reverberates across the global shipping industry, China announced on September 29, 2025, a pivotal amendment to its Regulations on International Maritime Transport. The revision, signed into effect…

Introduction In a move set to reshape the landscape of global trade, China has enacted a sweeping overhaul of its export compliance regulations, effective October 1, 2025. This comprehensive reform, underpinned by key policy documents including Announcement No. 8 and Announcement No. 17 of 2025, signals a definitive end to long-standing informal export practices and…

I. Introduction As China continues its dynamic evolution as a global economic powerhouse, its regulatory frameworks, particularly in taxation, are constantly being refined to foster a more robust and equitable business environment. A pivotal development in this ongoing refinement is the impending implementation of revised corporate income tax (CIT) prepayment procedures by the State Taxation…

Introduction: A New Era of Digitalization in Chinese Travel China is set to usher in a new era of digital transformation in its transportation sector, with a landmark policy mandating the full adoption of electronic invoices (e-invoices) for railway and civil aviation travel. Effective October 1, 2025, this move signifies a pivotal step in the…

Introduction China’s tourism sector, a vibrant and increasingly significant contributor to its national economy, has experienced a remarkable resurgence in the post-pandemic era. As domestic and international travel flourishes, the market’s rapid expansion has also brought to light various challenges, including issues of consumer rights infringement, unfair competition, and the emergence of complex new business…

Introduction In a landmark move to deepen economic reforms and foster a unified national market, China has unveiled a new policy redefining “domestic products” for government procurement. The Notice on Implementing Domestic Product Standards and Related Policies in Government Procurement (Guobanfa 2025/34), released on September 28, 2025, aims to level the playing field for all…

In a landmark legislative achievement that has been decades in the making, China has fundamentally overhauled its Arbitration Law, enacting the most comprehensive reforms to its dispute resolution framework since the original law’s promulgation in 1994. Adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on September 12, 2025, and scheduled to take effect…