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BUREN’s China Practice Newsletter is designed to keep you ahead of the latest legal and regulatory developments impacting businesses operating in or engaging with China. In this edition, we cover a series of key updates shaping the current landscape. These include the continued expansion of our China practice with the appointment of Yongmei Evers Cai as partner, as well as notable developments in China’s labour law, significant changes to foreign trade legislation, and we also examine China’s evolving framework for EV battery recycling.
We hope you find this edition both informative and practical. If any of these developments are relevant to your business, we would be pleased to discuss them further with you.
BUREN welcomes Yongmei Evers Cai as partner to further expand its China Practice
Amsterdam, 1 August 2025 – BUREN is pleased to announce the appointment of Yongmei Evers Cai as partner, effective 1 July 2025. Yongmei brings over 25 years of international experience in banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, and financial regulatory matters, in particular with respect to China-related cross-border matters. Her arrival significantly enhances BUREN’s China-related practice and reinforces the firm’s commitment to serving clients in both inbound and outbound China-related markets.
Foreign Trade Law
China has introduced significant revisions to its Foreign Trade Law, marking an important development for companies engaged in global trade. The updated law, effective 1 March 2026, reflects China’s evolving approach to international trade rules, regulatory oversight, and economic security. From new trade control powers to rules on cross-border services, countermeasures, and digital and green trade, the changes carry practical implications for businesses worldwide. In this article, we highlight the key amendments and what they mean for companies operating across borders.
China Labour Law
China’s labour law landscape continued to evolve in 2025, introducing important judicial and regulatory developments affecting foreign-invested enterprises. Key changes include new rules on foreign workers, stricter standards for non-compete agreements, and shifts in Shanghai’s contract practices. With additional reforms expected in 2026, employers should review their compliance strategies and workforce planning accordingly.
China strengthens EV battery recycling framework
China is strengthening its regulatory framework for EV battery recycling with the new 2026 Interim Measures, effective 1 April 2026. As the country enters a large-scale battery retirement phase, the rules introduce stricter traceability, recycling obligations, and lifecycle management requirements. The changes aim to formalise China’s rapidly growing recycling market while creating new opportunities for technology collaboration and investment. This article highlights the key developments and what they mean for foreign investors.
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