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Series Four of Chinese Technology Companies Going Global | Contract Flow, Capital Flow, Business Flow: Cross-border Transaction Structures and Risk Control
Legal InsightsTechnology, Data & AI Compliance26 Jun 2026

Series Four of Chinese Technology Companies Going Global | Contract Flow, Capital Flow, Business Flow: Cross-border Transaction Structures and Risk Control

Whether establishing a Singapore company, engaging overseas clients, introducing international investors, or acquiring overseas teams, Chinese tech enterprises going global ultimately land on concrete transactions. This article examines contract flows, capital flows, business flows, bank KYC, inter-entity settlement, and cross-border dispute resolution.

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Series Three: Chinese Technology Companies Going Global | Who Owns Core Technology: Intellectual Property and Data Arrangements
Legal InsightsTechnology, Data & AI Compliance25 Jun 2026

Series Three: Chinese Technology Companies Going Global | Who Owns Core Technology: Intellectual Property and Data Arrangements

When tech enterprises go global, what crosses the border is never just products and services — it is also source code, algorithm models, training data, and R&D outcomes. This article examines six dimensions: ownership of core assets, choice of IP structure, client contracts, cross-border data transfers, Singapore's data protection regime, and regulatory boundaries — setting out the preparatory work tech enterprises should complete before expanding overseas.

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Series Two: Chinese Technology Companies Going Global | Risks and Compliance Boundaries of Technology Exports
Legal InsightsTechnology, Data & AI Compliance24 Jun 2026

Series Two: Chinese Technology Companies Going Global | Risks and Compliance Boundaries of Technology Exports

Most compliance risks faced by Chinese tech companies when going global are not due to ignorance of legal rules, but rather from misjudging whether their business activities fall under regulatory scope. This article outlines the underlying risks and fundamental work that tech companies should pay attention to before going international, covering aspects such as technology ownership, export controls, and due diligence on financing and mergers.

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Series on Chinese Technology Companies Going Global | Architecture, Assets, and Compliance Design
Legal InsightsTechnology, Data & AI Compliance23 Jun 2026

Series on Chinese Technology Companies Going Global | Architecture, Assets, and Compliance Design

Going global via Singapore is more than company registration. This article examines Singapore's five roles as an international platform, breaks down three market entry pathways, and identifies five compliance issues that must be addressed before expansion — helping founders and legal counsel determine whether their Singapore entity can truly deliver value.

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China Employment Compliance for Singapore Companies: Statutory Grounds, Procedural Requirements, and Risk Mitigation for Executive Termination
Legal InsightsChina Employment, Executive Exit & Labor Disputes7 Mar 2026

China Employment Compliance for Singapore Companies: Statutory Grounds, Procedural Requirements, and Risk Mitigation for Executive Termination

When handling the departure of China-based executives, Singapore companies often find that decisions considered normal management actions under Singapore law may be deemed unlawful termination in China. This article, grounded in the PRC Labor Contract Law, systematically outlines the three statutory grounds and four mandatory procedures for unilateral termination of employment contracts. It further analyzes special compliance considerations unique to cross-border executives — including statutory caps on severance, cancellation of foreign work permits, coordination of non-compete obligations, and governing law and jurisdiction — to help Singapore companies avoid common pitfalls and achieve both lawful termination and risk mitigation.

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