Employers are normally obliged to utilise the standard working hours, as prescribed by the Labour Law. In cases where the constraints of the work characteristics or production limits the implementation of the standard working hours, the employer may apply the flexible working time or cumulative working time system. Such alternative working hours are subject to…
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In China, companies and individuals may file a trademark opposition to contest a preliminarily approved trademark registration. Once the trademark is preliminarily approved, it will be publicly announced in the trademark gazette. During the preliminary approval period, companies and individuals may file an objection application. If successful, the trademark will not be registered. For companies,…
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In China, registered capital refers to the total capital contribution and form to be paid-in by shareholders. Registered capital is publicly disclosed on the company’s business license and related government databases. However, registered capital is not the paid-in capital of a company, it is the capital declared by shareholders in the Articles of Association (‘AoA’)…
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The Revised Draft of the Company Law of the People's Republic of China ("Revised Draft") marks a significant chapter for corporate law. Promulgated on 20 December 2021 by the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress, the Revised Draft amends 70 articles. Enacted in 1993, the Company Law has been revised several times with…
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In China, the Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China (‘CSL’) effective on 11 June 2017 sets the legal foundations for networks and information handling. Under CSL, the principle legal basis is established to regulate digital security and guide relevant bodies to adopt rules and regulations. Today, the legal framework for cyber, data and…
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