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The Two-Year Deadline for Enforcing a Court Judgment in China — and What Happens If You Miss It
2026-10-03 · 过了两年,还能申请强制执行吗?——申请执行时效六问

China gives judgment creditors two years to apply for compulsory enforcement. How the period is calculated, how it can be interrupted, and what remedies remain if it has expired.

Font Copyright Infringement in China: Three Cases and What Businesses Should Know
2026-10-03 · 字体侵权:三个案例与企业用字注意事项

Using a Chinese font on packaging, book covers or an online store without a licence can infringe copyright. Three real cases, the elements of font infringement, the liabilities, and practical precautions for businesses.

Foreign-Related Divorce in China: Which Court, Which Law? — 12 Questions
2026-10-03 · 涉外离婚十二问:在哪个法院起诉,适用哪国法律

Which Chinese court hears a foreign-related divorce, which country's law applies, how documents are served abroad, foreign evidence and the Apostille, recognition of foreign divorce judgments, and overseas property.

China Ends Dividend Tax Exemption for Foreign Individuals: 20% IIT Rate Applies from 1 September 2026
2026-10-04 · 中国终止外籍个人股息免税:20%个人所得税税率自2026年9月1日起适用

China ended the dividend tax exemption for foreign individuals on 1 September 2026. Dividends from foreign-invested enterprises are now subject to 20% withholding tax. Who is affected, and how treaty relief works.

Are Toy Guns Legal in China? Imitation Guns, the Energy Test, and Why You Should Not Carry One in Public
2026-10-04 · 玩具枪在中国合法吗?——仿真枪的认定红线与公共场合携带风险

China draws the line between toys, imitation guns and firearms mainly by muzzle energy — but a realistic non-firing replica can still be confiscated. What the Gun Control Law prohibits, and the practical risks of carrying one in public.