A Costly Hire: How a Single Employee Cost a Company RMB 382 Million in Trade Secret Damages
Beijing AAA Technology Group, a machine tool manufacturer, discovered in 2019 that its former product manager, Tian, had systematically copied over 37,000 technical drawings and documents before leaving the company. Tian then joined Shenzhen BBB Machinery, using a pseudonym — and almost immediately became deputy general manager of a product…
Riding E-Bikes in China for Foreigners: License Plates, Helmet Rules, and Penalties for Violations
Foreigners riding electric bikes in China must strictly follow rules regarding registration, helmet use, and other legal requirements to avoid fines or vehicle impoundment. 1. E-Bikes Must Be Registered According to Article 18 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China: “Non-motor vehicles that shall be…
I am fired for missing supervisor’s message on Wechat over the weekend, What to do?
Mr. Wang was the Marketing Manager at Technology Company A. On May 24th, 2022 (a Saturday), at 8:56 PM, the company issued a notice via WeChat informing Mr. Wang that he was required to travel to Beijing for work the following day. At 9:56 AM on May 25th, Mr. Wang…