Blog Tag - china law

Edgar Choi's New Law Book Can Save You Thousands of RMB
A Fudan University graduate, Edgar Choi is a well-known name in the expat community and, for the past few years, has been the number one person...
Delayed Ban on Sale of Non-Tobacco Flavored Vapes Set to Go Ahead on Oct 1
Attention China’s vaping community, this is not a drill! The delayed ban on the sale of non-tobacco flavored vapes is set to take effect on Oct 1....
China Set to Ban Sale of Non-Tobacco Flavored Vapes
It’s bad news for Beijing’s vaping population with the Chinese government announcing their intention to ban the domestic sale of non-tobacco flavored...
China Mulls a Ban on Flavored Vapes With New Draft Bill
If you're one of many Beijingers who lives life in a cloud of vape juice, then you may have heard tell of shifting tides in the electronic cigarette...
Leash Becomes Law: Dogs Must Be Tethered on Walks from May 1
For years, Beijingers have been advocating for stricter leash laws, but with the latest measures aiming to prevent the spread of disease among pets,...
Hot Take: Legal or Not, Please Don't Have Sex With Your Students
China recently announced that it will consider banning teachers from having relations with students, leading us to collectively wonder: How the hell...
New Year, New Divorce Laws in China: Couple Must Wait 30 Days to Cut the Knot
As of Jan 1 Chinese citizens seeking a mutual divorce must wait 30 days before they can break the knot. While this may sound odd, it's no big...
Planning on a Holiday Hike on the Unrestored Great Wall? Prepare to Be Fined, says Beijing
The unrestored or “wild” Great Wall has many charms – between escaping the tourist crowds, its natural beauty, and clear sense of history, it’s easy...
What Rights Do You Have as an International Teacher in China?
We are all currently holding our breath hoping that Beijing, and China’s current good fortune as far as new COVID-19 cases go, continues. Inter-...
New Credit System for Foreign Teachers Could Be Coming
Up to now, foreigners have been exempt from China’s experimental social credit system, designed to keep citizens accountable for their actions....
Beijing Pet-iquette: Tips on Responsible Pet Ownership in the Capital
While some expats arrive in Beijing with a fur-baby in tow, there are plenty of us who made the decision to bring a four-legged friend – or two-...
Two Sessions Recap: HPV Treatment, Ban on Eating Cats and Dogs, and a Marriage Cooling Off Period
The Two Sessions have finally wrapped, and that means two things: first and foremost, the traffic has returned normal, and second, there are a number...
China Law Help Answers Your Questions on Employment in China
The COVID-19 era has been a mess for businesses – and the people employed by them. Even as we enter the recovery phase, many foreigners in Beijing,...
MLGB! The Controversial Fashion Brand That Took Things Too Far and Lost its Trademark
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends. Start-...
Dog Registration Period Extended Until the End of the Year
In light of the ongoing pandemic and prevention measures, Beijing's annual two-month dog inspection period has been extended between May 30 to Dec 31...