After more than two decades of negotiations, the China-GCC Free Trade Agreement stands at a critical juncture. With China set to host the second China-Arab States Summit and the second China-GCC Summit in 2026, there is renewed momentum to finalize this long-stalled agreement. For UAE businesses, understanding the dynamics, opportunities, and challenges of this potential…
DUBAI, UAE – October 16, 2025 – Dubai is actively seeking to expand its business and investment relationship with China, with officials from the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and the Dubai Future District Fund expressing strong interest in fostering greater collaboration. The move is part of Dubai’s broader strategy to solidify its position as…
Beijing, August 30, 2025 – China’s campaign to counter foreign sanctions has entered a more aggressive phase, posing new compliance risks for multinational companies and their legal advisers. Following the March 2025 issuance of Regulations on the Implementation of the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law (AFSL), Chinese authorities have expanded the scope of retaliatory measures and signaled…
China’s Top Court Tightens Labor Rules, Extends Liability to Foreign Offices Beijing, September 1, 2025 – China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has implemented a sweeping Judicial Interpretation (II) on Labor Dispute Cases that took effect today, aiming to unify how courts handle employment conflicts. Issued on August 1, 2025, the interpretation clarifies contentious issues –…