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Service Of Process In Cross-Border Litigation: Comparing U.S. And UPC Practice (Part 1)
Cross-border litigation presents unique challenges when serving process on foreign defendants, particularly for Chinese companies facing U.S. federal or Unified Patent Court proceedings. Understanding the fundamental differences between common law and civil law approaches to service, along with the requirements of the Hague Service Convention, is essential for protecting procedural rights and ensuring the enforceability of judgments.
China Litigation
Purplevine IP
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变与不变——《对外投资管理办法（修订征求意见稿）》解读
China's National Development and Reform Commission has released a draft revision of its Outbound Investment Management Measures, translating the principles established in State Council Order 837 into operational departmental rules. The draft maintains core regulatory frameworks while expanding investment channels and strengthening overseas interest protection, marking a significant evolution in China's outbound investment governance.
China Government
JT
Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal
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Stability, Progress, And A Farsighted Vision In Arbitration Law (2025 Revision)
China's revised Arbitration Law of 2025 introduces groundbreaking reforms that enhance internationalization, standardize industry practices, and elevate arbitration to equal status with litigation. This comprehensive analysis examines the law's key innovations—including the adoption of seat-based jurisdiction, formal recognition of ad hoc arbitration, and expanded technological integration—while identifying potential regulatory gaps that may impact cross-border dispute resolution.
China Litigation
JTJB International Lawyers
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What Every Multinational Should Know About … China’s New Framework For Addressing Economic Sanctions And Supply Chain Risks
China's new State Council decrees establish formal mechanisms to counter foreign extraterritorial measures and protect supply-chain security, creating direct legal conflicts for multinational companies navigating sanctions compliance, supplier diligence, and regulatory investigations. Recent enforcement actions signal that these tools are no longer theoretical but actively deployed, requiring companies to fundamentally redesign their China-facing compliance processes.
China International
FL
Foley & Lardner
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国家知識産権局、マカオ出願人向け特許優先審査を常設化
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has transitioned its pilot program for expedited patent examination for Macao applicants into a permanent system, marking a significant development in intellectual property protection within the Greater Bay Area. Since its trial launch in July 2023, approximately 100 patent applications have benefited from shortened examination periods through offices in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. This formalization aims to strengthen innovation support and facilita
China IP
K
Kangxin
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China: A Real Opening-Up, Or Opening-Up With Boundaries? Where Is China’s Capital Market Heading?
China's securities regulator has signaled continued capital market opening through measures including RMB foreign exchange trading pilots, QFI participation in treasury bond futures, and expanded support for foreign financial institutions. Yet this expansion operates within a dynamic framework where openness remains bounded by security considerations, with boundaries adjusting as market sophistication and financial infrastructure strengthen.
China Finance
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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欧盟《〈禁止强迫劳动产品条例〉实施指南》发布：中国企业需从规则理解转向证据准备
The European Commission has issued implementation guidelines for its Forced Labour Products Regulation, which will take effect in December 2027. These guidelines detail how authorities will identify risks, select investigation targets, evaluate evidence, and how companies can reduce exposure through due diligence and supply chain management.
China Government
JT
Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal
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