China 2025: Navigating Uncertainty and Capturing Opportunities
Since 2015, the business environment in and with China has grown increasingly risky and complex with each passing year. I am confident that 2025 will be the most challenging and unpredictable year yet—by a significant margin.
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The TikTok Ban: Just Another Brick in the US-China Decoupling Wall
I have previously written on the TikTok Ban. Legislation passed by congress and signed into law by President Biden earlier in 2024 would require TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok to a US company or face an outright ban in the United States. ByteDance has until January 19, 2025, to sell the app before…
U.S. Department of Treasury Implements Final Rule on Investment in Sensitive Technologies in China
The U.S. Outbound Investment Final Rule: What It Means for American Business
Executive Summary
- Effective Date: January 2, 2025
- Key Impact: Restricts U.S. investments in Chinese tech sectors
- Affected Industries: Semiconductors, quantum computing, AI
- Penalties: Up to $368,136 or 2x transaction value
- Required Action: New compliance programs by January 2025
On October 28, 2024, the…
Quick Question Tuesday, Part 11: What Do China’s Latest Negative List Changes Mean for My Business?
As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like people are treating AI now. In this series, we’ll share some of these questions that people ask us, along with our answers.…
Quick Question Tuesday, Part 10: Does China’s New Board Member Requirement Affect My Company?
As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like people are treating AI now. In this series, we’ll share some of these questions that people ask us, along with our answers.…
Quick Question Tuesday, Part 9. What is China’s Game Plan for International Business Relations?
What is China’s Game Plan for International Business Relations?
As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like people are treating AI now. In this series, we’ll share some of these…
Love is Blind UK and why DIY China Law is SO Dangerous
No More DIY Law, Please
Have you ever made a major business or life decision based on advice from a friend, a blog, or a DIY guide, only to find out later that it was flawed?
Last week provided me with three compelling examples of why lawyers are indispensable in making any legal decisions. In this…
Quick Question Tuesday, Part 8: Should You Work for a Chinese Company?

Should You Work for a Chinese Company?
As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like people are treating AI now. In this series, we’ll share some of these questions that…
Quick Question Tuesday, Part 7: What Currency Should I Use in My China Contract?
What Currency Should I Use in My China Contract?
As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like people are treating AI now. In this series, we’ll share some of these…
Quick Question Tuesday, Part 6: Is China Winning the AI Race?
Is China Winning the AI Race?
As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like people are treating AI now. In this series, we’ll share some of these questions that people…