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China Rolls Out Epidemic Prevention Measures for Imported Cargo and High-Risk Non-Cold-Chain Containers

19 February 2021

On 17 January, the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council issued the Technical Guideline for Prevention and Control of Novel Coronavirus in Imported Articles Production and Operating Units (Lian Fang Lian Kong Ji Zhi Zong Fa No. 17 [2021]). More

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State Council Issues Anti-Trust Guideline for Platform Economy

19 February 2021

The Anti-Monopoly Commission of the State Council recently issued its anti-trust guideline for business operators in the platform economy sector (Guo Fan Long Fa No. 1 [2021]). More

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Guangzhou Further Eases Restrictions on Business Premises of Commercial Entities

18 February 2021

On 21 January 2021, the General Office of the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government issued its guideline on the further easing of requirements on the domicile and business premises of commercial entities (Sui Fu Ban Gui No. 2 [2021]), which took effect on the date of release and will remain in force for five years. More

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New Delivery Methods Introduced for Duty-Free Shopping in Hainan

18 February 2021

The General Administration of Customs recently issued an announcement on the supervision and administration of delivery by mail of duty-free purchases of travellers departing Hainan and pick up of duty-free purchases by returning Hainan travellers (Announcement No. 13 [2021]). More

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Healthtech Innovations: Smart Wearable Medical Device Research in Hong Kong

18 February 2021

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Well Being Digital Ltd researches and develops the underlying technology of wearables. It supplies chips to manufacturers of hearable devices — attached to the ear — for high-accuracy heart rate monitoring. WBD101 Executive Director and Co-founder Kow Ping believes that Hong is in a strong position to become a R&D base for smart wearable medical devices. More

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Downstream Products Included in XUAR Import Detention Order

17 February 2021

Downstream products made outside mainland China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region that incorporate cotton and tomato products produced in the XUAR may be detained upon entry into the U.S. under a withhold release order issued against the latter goods, according to information from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. More

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China Strengthens Management of Internet User Public Accounts

17 February 2021

On 22 January, the Cyberspace Administration of China unveiled its revised Provisions on the Management of Internet User Public Account Information Services, which will take effect on 22 February 2021. More

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Shanghai Unveils 14th Five-Year Plan and Long-Range Objectives

17 February 2021

On 27 January, the Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress adopted the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and the Outline Plan of the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035. More

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Traditional Tangerine Peel Brand Xinbaotang Looks to Seed its Global Ambitions in the GBA

17 February 2021

The Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area pledges support for Hong Kong to capitalise on its position as an international shipping centre to boost tourism and draw more overseas visitors to the GBA. Jeff Kwan, Executive Director of Guangdong Xinbaotang Biological Technology Co Ltd, says his company is looking to take its well-established brand to the global market by working with chambers of commerce and hotels. More

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Streamlined supply chain

17 February 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain, with a new normal characterised by remote working, learning and entertainment, an unprecedented demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), and accelerated digital transformation throughout the supply chain. More

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