Blog

Your Data Rights in China: What Foreigners Should Know About the PIPL

September 11, 2026

If you live or work in China, your personal information is protected by law. Since November 2021, China‘s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) has established a comprehensive framework for how organizations collect, use, and transfer personal data. 1.Who Does the Law Protect? The PIPL applies to anyone in China, regardless…

Losing Your Job in China: How Long Can You Actually Stay?

visa

September 11, 2026

If you are a foreigner working in China and you get fired, the first question that comes to mind is usually not about compensation—it is about your legal status. 1. The Legal Trigger: Work Permit Cancellation Under Chinese law, your legal right to work and reside in China is tied…

New China Entry-Exit Regulations Take Effect September 15, 2026

visa

September 11, 2026

On September 15, 2026, the State Council of China implemented the “Provisions of the State Council on the Administration of Exit and Entry” (State Council Order No. 841, hereinafter “the Provisions”) . This 19-article regulation aims to standardise exit-entry management, protect the lawful rights and interests of travellers, and safeguard…

Watch Out, Foreign Nationals: “Three-Illegals” Crackdown Is Escalating Nationwide

visa

September 11, 2026

This June, Guangzhou just raised its reward for reporting a “Three-Illegal” foreigner: 1,000 RMB per person, up from 200 RMB. Report an employer who hires illegal workers – up to 50,000 RMB. This is not a Guangzhou quirk. Dalian offers 500 RMB per report. Inner Mongolia offers 1,000 RMB. Shenzhen,…

China’s Parental Leave Bonus: Which Provinces Cover Foreign Employees?

employment law

July 23, 2026

Foreign employees in China often run into a frustrating situation. The employer readily grants the standard 98‑day maternity leave, but refuses the extra bonus leave and paternity leave offered by local regulations. The reason? “You are not a Chinese citizen.” Is that the end of the story? Not necessarily. The…

How LV Won a Landmark Trademark Case in China

IPR, Trademark, Trademark

July 7, 2026

On June 29, 2026, the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court issued a first-instance judgment in the trademark infringement case brought by Louis Vuitton (“LV”) against Molly Tea (Moli Naibai). The court found that Molly Tea had infringed seven of LV’s registered “four-petal flower” graphic trademarks, and ordered it to cease the…

Security Deposit Disputes in China: A Common Headache for Foreign Tenants

civil law

June 11, 2026

For many foreigners living and working in China, renting an apartment is a routine part of life. Yet one recurring frustration stands out: landlords refusing to return the security deposit. Some landlords invent minor damages as an excuse; others simply ignore the request without explanation. Because the amounts involved are…

Legal Consequences for Violating Public Security Administration Laws in China

Basic China law

May 31, 2026

Under Article 10 of the *Law of the People‘s Republic of China on Public Security Administration Penalties*, public security penalties include warnings, fines, administrative detention, and revocation of permits issued by public security authorities. For foreigners, an additional penalty of expulsion within a specified time limit or deportation may be…

Blog

Your Data Rights in China: What Foreigners Should Know About the PIPL

Losing Your Job in China: How Long Can You Actually Stay?

New China Entry-Exit Regulations Take Effect September 15, 2026

Watch Out, Foreign Nationals: “Three-Illegals” Crackdown Is Escalating Nationwide

China’s Parental Leave Bonus: Which Provinces Cover Foreign Employees?

How LV Won a Landmark Trademark Case in China

Security Deposit Disputes in China: A Common Headache for Foreign Tenants

Legal Consequences for Violating Public Security Administration Laws in China

China Law Help

Recent Posts

All Tags