26 April 2021
Bitcoin Bid: Are China and NATO countries diverging on cryptocurrencies?
The US, Turkey and China have stepped in to address cryptocurrencies in very different ways in the past few years.
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Category: China
Announcements, activities and updates from the Swiss Chinese Law Association.
20 April 2021
Who is my opposite party? How a case of confused identity can nullify an arbitral award
Introduction Identifying the parties in dispute correctly is of paramount importance and any mistake can determine the nullity of the arbitral award. A very…
25 February 2021
Has China become a Leading Protector of IP Rights and Trade Secrets?
Whatever you thought about copyright protections, intellectual property or trade secrets in China, get ready for a new reality. In the past few years…
23 February 2021
Generalising about Cultures in Legal Negotiations is a Huge Risk
This short article aims to outline the impact of different cultures in international legal negotiations and the paramount importance to know the other party's…
8 February 2021
The EU-China Investment Agreement: Reality or fiction?
On 30 December 2020, the EU announced that a new deal is being cut with China after many years of tough negotiations. It was…
13 January 2021
Shenzhen Global Legal Leaders’ Dialogue Event 2020: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mr. Hermann Knott, the moderator of this round table, started by introducing the panelists: Mr. Philip Hackett, Mr. Godson Ugochukwu, Mr. Paweł Sikora; Mr.…
29 November 2020
Cross-border insolvency during Covid: How China can turn a crisis into an opportunity
The Covid-19 epidemic and associated quarantine measures have caused unprecedented damage to the global economy and many industries have been forced to close. To…
29 November 2020
All belts lead to Rome: How mediation changed everything in Chinese trade with Italy
International trade is reeling from the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic. While it is hard to foresee the exact date when the world will…
29 November 2020
A 15-Step Guide to Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity in China
Ever since the PRC Cybersecurity Law (CSL) came into effect on 1 June 2017, China has accelerated its data protection and cybersecurity legislation. Enforcement…
15 November 2020
Digital arbitration and litigation in China and Switzerland during the pandemic
Judicial officers have over the past year faced a high risk of contracting Covid‑19 in their exchange with lawyers and litigants. Accordingly, measures were…