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China foreign investment trends for 2020 and beyond: a look at the updated negative list and encouraged catalogue

Amidst worldwide economic uncertainty and complex international relations, investors are trying to navigate toward opportunities that position them to succeed. Many of those opportunities can be found in China. At Horizons, we’re confident of China’s economic stability, growth and effort to move past the negative effects of COVID-19. In the latest World Bank Asia Pacific…

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Business Operations 101: How to open a company bank account in China under constraints related to the coronavirus pandemic

At Horizons, we encounter numerous queries about opening a company bank account in China, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. For practical purposes, a company bank account should be opened upon the receipt of the business license. For foreign companies operating in China, two accounts should be opened in order for a business to commence with…

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Don’t get caught with your guard down — global data protection is a serious matter for foreign-invested businesses operating in China

In global business, the obligation to protect valuable data is paramount for enterprises.  This month marks the third anniversary of the Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China (CSL). Equally, last month was the second anniversary of the General Data Protection Regulation (GPDR). Since the implementation of these measures, enforcement of both has continued…

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