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In China, as in the EU and the US, merger control has potentially been a key step for cross-border mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.

As a concentration of economic operators can lead to a concentration of market power, economic operators must obtain merger approval from the Chinese Market Regulation Administration (the “SAMR”) for their proposed “merger” if the notification thresholds are met.

Yimin Liu of our Shanghai office explains the updates to the amended merger control regime, the practical implications and provides recommendations.

In order to encourage companies to voluntarily rectify their customs non-compliance, China’s General Administration of Customs has just issued new rules regarding administrative penalties normally applied to customs violations.

These rules will be in effect from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023.

Yijun Liu from our Shanghai office outlines in this brief what types of penalties are eligible for the new mechanism and gives advice to companies that want to benefit from it.

[E-commerce] –  Still unclear how to embark on a journey into Chinese e-commerce market? Still keep away from Chinese e-commerce?

Liu Yimin and Zhang Beibei share strategies that allow you to start a business in China’s e-commerce market.