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Problem: There is no issue more important to life on Earth than how to respond to Climate challenges. We either end the fossil fuel era or the fossil fuel era ends us. There is no global, geo-political security issue more consequential than this. This impacts everything. There is no more time to do nothing. Greenwashing, […]
Read MorePost WW2 Bretton Woods Mentality of Maximizing Profits is Causing the Climate Catastrophe For 80 years since WW2, the world economic system has focused solely on maximizing shareholder profit based on using fossil fuels; this mentality has created laws and compliance systems that cause the current climate catastrophe. Regulators, banks, institutional investors and companies have […]
Read MoreIn the fall of 2022, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (“CPC”) reelected Xi Jinping as the general secretary of CPC Central Committee and emphasized upholding and strengthening the CPC’s overall leadership in China. Xi Jingping reported at the 20th National Congress that “We must resolutely uphold the Party (CPC) Central […]
Read MoreResponsible executives must plan in advance and be ready to ensure business continuity even in worst-case scenarios. As Ben Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. Most, if not all foreign investors we have met in China and Taiwan entered the market with a deep sense of optimism and a commitment […]
Read MoreDoing business in China can be rewarding and lucrative, however, things do not always go as expected. Sometimes there are misunderstandings and/or changes in circumstances which may lead to situations where you might face a potential dispute with a counterparty in China and need market specific practical business and legal advice. These situations may arise […]
Read MoreClients often ask us whether an existing company in China can be “paused” or “suspended” due to a business disruption caused by uncertain but transitory circumstances, and resumed once the circumstances change. Not surprisingly, we have received an increased number of such queries during the COVID 19 pandemic. The answer to this question was “NO” […]
Read MoreNicholas V. Chen was featured in a report titled “New Horizons: How external counsel can help you explore and secure market entry opportunities“, published by IR Global. This report features contributions from several IR Global members and was distributed in the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) newsletter to their members. Below please find an excerpt […]
Read MorePartner Nicholas V. Chen joined a panel during a webinar titled “Canning Conversations: Supply Chains“. The event was organized by Canning House and took place on November 5th. Panel discussion focused on Latin America’s supply chain networks, and the regional and global impact of Covid-19 on their flows. Nick focused mostly on the recent trend […]
Read MorePartner Nicholas V. Chen was recently featured in a Financial Times article titled “The great uncoupling: one supply chain for China, one for everywhere else“. The article is part of a series titled “The New Cold War“, which focuses on the ever changing relationship between the US and China.
Read MorePractical Tips for International Buyers The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is driving global demand for Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”). China is one of the world’s largest producers of PPE. Many governments and private sector distributors currently seek to establish reliable supply chains to source PPE in China in order to lessen the impact of this outbreak […]
Read MoreOn March 31st, 2020, China issued the “Notice Regarding Orderly Development of Medical Goods Exports applicable to the exports of Private Protective Equipment (“PPE”)”, effective April 1, 2020 (the “Notice”). The Notice is intended to insure the quality of PPE by requiring that Chinese manufacturers of PPE have proper certifications by the State Food and […]
Read MoreNicholas V. Chen was recently featured in a report titled “A Jurisdictional Guide of how to Manage Risk in Multinationals”, published by IR Global. In the report, which was prepared for distribution to members of the Association of Corporate Counsel, IR Global members offer their unique jurisdictional perspective on risk management for multinational companies in […]
Read MoreNicholas V. Chen was featured in the latest issue of IR Global Member Spotlight. Please click here to download the spotlight as a PDF, or read on below for the full text. Nick Chen’s ‘China journey’ is already in its fifth decade. During that journey, he has guided many international parties into China and many […]
Read MoreNicholas V. Chen was recently featured in an article titled “Cautious steps towards careful legal reform in Taiwan” and published in Asia Business Law Journal. The article also features insight from other legal professionals in Taiwan and focuses on the impact the current political environment and a variety of recent legal developments could have on […]
Read MoreNicholas V. Chen was featured in a report titled “Know Your Customer: Ensuring Legitimacy in Business Transactions”, published by IR Global. The report features advice from several IR Global members, and Nick shared his insight on China and Taiwan issues. See excerpts from Nick’s answers to the IR Global Team’s questions below. | QUESTION 1 […]
Read MoreThis article summarizes key best practice considerations for general counsels and executives in planning your China company liquidation/downsizings.
Read MoreHow are assets distributed upon death in Taiwan? An estate plan starts with the end in mind, be prepared in advance to protect your worldwide assets.
Read MoreHow are assets distributed upon death in China? An estate plan starts with the end in mind, be prepared in advance to protect your worldwide assets.
Read MoreJian Zhang features as one of the Chinese outside counsels in this report to offer jurisdiction-specific perspectives on contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
Read MoreJuan Carlos Madrigal spoke with the IR Digital team about the importance of identifying and actively managing partner selection risk in China.
Read MoreThe OECD new CRS will allow over 100 governments to access the personal financial data of overseas account holders and owners of trusts and foundations.
Read MoreThe OECD’s new CRS will allow over 100 governments to access the personal financial data of overseas account holders and owners of trusts and foundation.
Read MoreThe OECD new CRS will allow over 100 governments to access the personal financial data of overseas accountholders and owners of trusts and foundations.
Read MoreJian Zhang and Juan Madrigal contributed to a report titled “International Asset Sequestration: Achieving Effective Judgment Awards”, published by IR Global.
Read MoreJian Zhang was featured in a report titled “Minimising Corporate Liability: Advice from Outside Counsel”, published by IR Global.
Read MoreJuan Madrigal contributed to a report titled “Gateway to Asia Pacific: A guide to doing business in Asia and the Pacific Region”, published by IR Global.
Read MoreNicholas Chen was featured in a report titled “Vanishing Borders: How the Private M&A Market is Making Global Gains”, published by IR Global and the Alliance of M&A Advisors.
Read MoreThere is a popular metaphor in business circles about a 19th century experiment in which researchers concluded that frogs, when thrown into a pot of boiling water, would jump out to survive; but if the frog was placed in a pot of cold water where the temperature was raised slowly, the frog would be unable to sense the small changes in temperature and would eventually boil to death.
Read MoreLooking, seeking and finding good opportunities and cooperators that can supplement existing business or create opportunities for new business revenues is desired by oldsters and newbies alike.
Read MoreFor centuries, many Chinese have ventured abroad to seek opportunities. Some come back home regularly, some have never come home. The stories are as many as the drops of water in an ocean.
Read MoreThe Chinese government must support the private sector companies at home and abroad as a priority reflects great changes coming, some which may bring hardship, but some will bring long-term sustainable growth for many others.
Read MoreChinese government starts supporting private sector businesses if they internationalize and it reflects a realization that they deserve to be supported along with the state-owned sector.
Read MoreSuccessful Chinese companies supplement their internal teams with a team of ODI experts that are able to bridge the Chinese company to connect with local resources and know-how overseas.
Read MoreAs China’s domestic business ecosystem changes, smart Chinese companies are changing their business strategies to respond to new realities.
Read MoreMany Chinese companies are unprepared to operate successfully in overseas business cultures. This article will share some examples to help Chinese company leaders think about the preparations needed.
Read MoreMany Chinese companies seek to internationalize their future growth overseas, either in specific countries, regions or even globally. There are many stories about why Chinese companies fail to achieve their goals when doing business abroad. This article is not one of those kinds of articles. This article focuses on what China companies can do to improve their ODI success probability.
Read MoreIf and when Taiwan is pressured to join the OECD CRS scheme, Taiwan’s government will automatically receive financial, deposit, securities and banking information of its citizens from governments and banks of 96 countries.
Read MoreThe Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (“OECD”) new Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) will allow over 100 governments to access the personal financial data of overseas account holders and owners of trusts and foundations. This article is part of a series on the new regime.
Read MoreThe US EB-5 investor immigration program, which has been a widely used channel for Chinese families to apply for US citizenship program.
Read MoreWith the OECD CRS scheme, China’s government will receive financial, deposit, securities and banking information from governments & banks from 96 countries.
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