China Questions

We are a U.S.-headquartered multinational company and our China subsidiary is suspected of commercial misconduct. How do I gather the evidence and manage U.S. regulators' requests while ensuring full compliance with China's employment, personal information and data privacy laws?

What are the regulatory requirements and administrative procedures to establishing an R&D center in China? Should I go in alone or find a local partner? What security measures should I have in place to protect my IP and technology and prevent employees from leaking trade secrets?

Which FTZ should I invest in and which sectors are off limits? Are the zones really more liberal towards foreign investment in practice? What are the administrative and approval procedures to set up a company?

How can I keep my company's information secure and comply with PRC regulations? How do I manage the information of my business partners, third parties and customers to ensure they are protected?

How can I keep my company's information secure and comply with PRC regulations? How do I manage the information of my business partners, third parties and customers to ensure they are protected?

I have heard that underpaying social insurance is a major cause of labour unrest in China. How do I calculate employees' contribution amounts correctly and ensure all payments are made in compliance with labour and insurance laws? What is the most cost-effective way to handle this?

What must I do when a regulator conducts an investigation into my company What documents and evidence must I prepare and how do I show I am in full compliance What are the pitfalls to avoid and what measures should I take to protect the company

What must I do when a regulator conducts an investigation into my company? What documents and evidence must I prepare and how do I show I am in full compliance? What are the pitfalls to avoid and what measures should I take to protect the company?

Many recommend including an arbitration clause in commercial contracts with Chinese companies, given the challenges foreign companies face in the PRC courts. What must I include in the clause to ensure my company is protected from potential disputes? What is the model arbitration clause?