In a move to combat the growing problem of trademark hoarding and to promote a more efficient and equitable trademark system, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued updated guidance on trademark non-use cancellations. The new measures, which were released in September 2025, are designed to make it easier to cancel trademarks that are…
In a move that underscores its commitment to national security and non-proliferation, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has released a draft regulation aimed at strengthening the control of dual-use item exports. The draft, which was published for public consultation in mid-September 2025, signals a potential tightening of the rules governing the export of goods and…
In a strategic move to bolster its technological prowess and attract the world’s brightest minds, China has introduced a new “K-visa” specifically designed for young foreign science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduates. The new visa category, which came into effect on October 1, 2025, is a clear signal of China’s ambition to become a…
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…