The Exit-Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, Article 39, requires foreign nationals and persons from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, who reside or stay in domiciles other than hotels to register with the public security bureau (PSB—the police) within 24 hours of arrival. Previously, overseas people coming to China long had to…
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Horizons teams ups with Italy’s AICEC to share and develop effective strategies for the Chinese market Horizons Corporate Advisory has recently participated in Missione in Cina: Commercialisti e imprese verso i mercati esteri (Delegation in China: Chartered Accountants and Companies Facing Foreign Markets), a multicity event presented by Italy’s AICEC – the Italian Professional Association…
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As of 2019, there are an estimated one-million foreigners working in China. For many foreigners, working in China offers multiple opportunities to expand one’s career, learn Mandarin and acquire valuable cross-cultural skills. While there are numerous work opportunities in China, many foreigners express difficulties and uncertainties in navigating the work visa application process, including the…
Read moreFrom the 1 January 2020, Foreign Investment Law of the People's Republic of China (“FIL”) becomes effective. The FIL adopted at the Second Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress marks a significant era for foreign investment in China and many foreign entities will be affected by the FIL. In this two-part series, we analysis…
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Last month, Dr. Angela Su (Su Qi 苏琪), Horizons partner and IPRS head, was invited by the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai to offer her expertise on trademark protection in China. The seminar was attended by senior personnel from both the Mexican and wider expatriate community who are new to doing business in China…
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