In a landmark move to level the playing field between the online and offline economies, China has implemented new regulations requiring internet platform companies to report tax-related information of their operators and workers. The “Regulations on the Reporting of Tax-Related Information by Internet Platform Enterprises,” which took effect on October 1, 2025, mark a new…
In a move that reverberates across the global shipping industry, China has revised its Regulations on International Maritime Transport. The new rules, which took effect on September 29, 2025, grant Beijing the authority to take countermeasures against countries that impose discriminatory restrictions on Chinese vessels or operators. This development, seen by many as a direct…
In a significant move to enhance its market exit mechanisms and streamline the business environment, China has introduced new regulations governing the mandatory deregistration of companies. The “Implementation Measures for the Mandatory Company Deregistration System,” issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), will take effect on October 10, 2025. These new rules are…
In a move to curb what is often referred to as “involution-style” or “in-depth” competition and to foster a healthier market environment, China has revised its Anti-Unfair Competition Law. The updated law, which comes into effect on October 15, 2025, introduces significant changes aimed at regulating unfair competition practices, particularly in the rapidly growing digital…