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La Suisse se méfie des tech­no­lo­gies chi­noises

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Le direc­teur du Ser­vice de ren­sei­gne­ment de la Confé­dé­ra­tion s’inquiète de l’achat par Berne d’ordi­na­teurs de la marque Lenovo pour des dizaines de mil­lions de francs. Il n’y a pas que l’inquié­tude envers les ser­vices numé­riques amé­ri­cains, dont l’Etat est extrê­me­ment dépen­dant, à l’image de l’uti­li­sa­tion mas­sive de Micro­soft 365 dans les admi­nis­tra­tions. De manière …

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China Arbitration Week

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John Liebeskind attended the China Arbitration Week /A.KA. China Arbitration Summit 2026 & China High-level Dialogue on Maritime and Commercial Arbitration) in Beijing from 14 to 18 September 2026. Deserves a special mention the Tang Houzhi Lecture under the auspices of CIETAC on 17 September 2026. The Tang Houzhi Lecture, named after TANG Houzhi (1925-2020), …

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China’s biotech firms move up value chain as drug deals evolve beyond licensing

Posted on by South China Morning Post

Many Chinese biotech companies initially relied on out-licensing to fund their pipelines, a model in which a developer sells the rights to an early-stage drug candidate to another company, which then undertakes global development and commercialisation. However, as their resources and ambitions expanded, companies had increasingly moved towards co-development arrangements and broader platform partnerships. Source: …

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57.2% increase in Swiss investment in China for H1 2026

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According to MOFCOM data, there has been a substantial increase in foreign investments from particular source countries. The report mentions that there has been a 359.4 per cent, 52.7 per cent, 36.2 per cent, and 15 per cent increase in investment in China from Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, France, and South Korea, respectively, with these figures …

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Recent developments in public procurement law in China

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The Chinese legislator has issued a novel regulation on public procurement effective since 1 January 2026 introducing a 20% price preference for products made in China, meaning that the offers of suppliers of such product will be evaluated at 80% of their nominal price as compared to their competitors. In other words, this new rule …

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Meeting with CIETAC’s Secretary General

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John Liebeskind met with WANG Chengjie, Secretary General of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), in Beijing on 24 June 2026, and LU Fei, CIETAC’s Director of Business Development Division and Secretary General of CIETAC European Arbitration Center. They discussed the promotion of CIETAC arbitration and of Chinese law. They also addressed …

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Chinese police smash smear campaign

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Chinese police smash smear campaign targeting Alibaba, JD.com ahead of shopping festival. Police in mainland China have dismantled a coordinated, months-long smear campaign targeting major e-commerce platforms Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com, as Beijing continues to facilitate fair competition and improve the environment for the private sector. Both companies publicly praised the police in Chengdu, …

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China Builds an Economic Fortress as Global Tensions Rise

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Beijing says the changes are needed for national security, but they could complicate efforts by Chinese companies to find growth overseas … This week, the State Council, China’s cabinet, announced new rules requiring national security screening for Chinese companies seeking to invest overseas. The move follows regulations introduced in April that allowed the authorities to intervene when …

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China tightens grip on outbound capital

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Why China’s tighter grip on outbound capital may test Hong Kong’s housing rebound The debate follows a series of measures unveiled in recent weeks, including tighter scrutiny of unauthorised offshore brokers and guidelines issued to crack down on illegal cross-border fund-transfer channels. Source: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3355863/why-chinas-tighter-grip-outbound-capital-may-test-hong-kongs-housing-rebound?share=djC1KBGVpbr9pDcNKbYKz0KNfHMnqb6j70McEpwlJh0b1MHqd8R3XR0L%2FNnu5LK75cA21C0k3Mq6uZMTH%2ByiKpJCNkH%2FGB1pnZ99YgdPmV5nkiPIkEBAu4reFoXhkA1mj71jEUE8%2B64EUIxa%2BsbJJw%3D%3D&utm_campaign=social_share

Le gene­vois LEM miné par la baisse des com­mandes et les prix chi­nois

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Le fabri­cant de cap­teurs élec­triques a vu sa capi­ta­li­sa­tion bour­sière s’effon­drer ces der­nières années. Son sort dépend tou­jours plus de la clien­tèle asia­tique, selon des ana­lystes C’est le grand retour­ne­ment. Avant 2022, tous les voyants étaient au vert pour LEM. Cette année-là, le direc­teur du fabri­cant gene­vois de cap­teurs élec­triques et des ana­lystes affir­maient dans …

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Appeal of China assets keeps rising among global investors, JPMorgan research says

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Cohort of international investors considering investing in China rises to 57 per cent from 51 per cent a year ago, survey says Global investors’ appetite for Chinese equities, companies and assets continues to rise owing to rapid technological advancements and low valuations in the world’s second-largest economy, according to JPMorgan Chase. Kwang Kam Shing, Hong Kong …

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New regulations on public procurement

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On 28 September 2025 the Chinese legislator issued a novel Notice Regarding Implementing the Standards for Domestic Products and Relevant Policies in Government Procurement 国务院办公厅关于在政府采购中实施本国产品标准及相关政策的通知 guówùyuàn bàngōng tīng guānyú zài zhèngfǔ cǎigòu zhōng shíshī běnguó chǎnpǐn biāozhǔn jí xiāngguān zhèngcè de tōngzhī. The Notice is effective since 1 January 2026. It is relevant for foreign …

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LECTURE: Chinese law of innovation

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On 20 April 2026 John Liebeskind was invited by Prof. Daniel Kraus to deliver a lecture on the Chinese law of innovation at the University of Neuchâtel UNINE within the Master in Innovation program under the Faculty of Law. John outlined the Chinese legal framework governing innovation and technology in private law, administrative law, public …

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Entre la Suisse et la Chine, le business se développe discrètement

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Des fleurons suisses, dont UBS, Novartis, Läderach, Glencore et Swiss Re, ont rencontré une importante délégation chinoise à Berne. Mais les participants suisses ne voulaient pas que la presse assiste à la table ronde. Par peur de fâcher Donald Trump? Source: https://www.blick.ch/fr/suisse/romande/rencontre-a-berne-entre-la-suisse-et-la-chine-le-business-se-developpe-discretement-id21884317.html?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share-button

Xi Jinping is immensely powerful. Why can’t he stamp out corruption?

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His purge of the top brass is part of a wider campaign After securing an unprecedented third term as Communist Party chief in October 2022, Xi Jinping led senior officials on a pilgrimage to the party’s “red holy city”. His choice of destination was Yan’an in north-western China, where Mao Zedong’s guerrillas were once based. …

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New book release: Chinese Business Law

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Staempfli, the Swiss legal publisher, has now published “Chinese Business Law” by John Liebeskind, a commentary on the new Chinese business law regime. This book addresses the important development of Chinese business law over the recent years. It is primarily aimed at foreign investors, but also at Chinese lawyers assisting them, by facilitating the explanation …

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A new generation of Chinese companies is expanding around the world

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And they are doing things differently from their elders A few years ago it would have been hard to imagine Chinese brands making it big in America. Yet today shoppers in Manhattan can pop by the 2,800-square-metre store of Urban Revivo to pick up one of the Chinese retailer’s trendy outfits, which are all the …

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Pourquoi la Suisse songe à contrôler les investissements étrangers

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By ZHANG Ying L’intensification de la rivalité internationale oblige les législateurs suisses à choisir entre favoriser l’ouverture aux entreprises et protéger des industries clés face à d’éventuels concurrents. Les décideurs politiques suisses s’apprêtent à mettre en place, pour la première fois, un système de contrôle des investissements étrangers dans les secteurs critiques pour la sécurité …

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China steps up protections for private sector in updated draft law

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China has moved to ban authorities from imposing fines on private businesses without a legal basis in the latest draft of a new private-economy promotion law, as the country’s leaders step up efforts to boost confidence in the private sector and shore up economic growth. Source: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3299981/china-steps-protections-private-sector-updated-draft-law

Nicolas Rouiller, Company Law

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Nicolas Rouiller, Founding Partner of Swisslegal Rouiller Avocats Corp., has published “Droit des sociétés” with Staempfli, a major Swiss legal publisher, in 2024. “Droit des société” is a comprehensive commentary of Swiss company law. Chinese investors in Switzerland can, therefore, benefit the combination of John Liebeskind’s Chinese law practice with the expertise of Swisslegal, with …

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China adopts law on customs duties

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 Chinese lawmakers on Friday voted to adopt a law on customs duties to promote high-level opening up. The law, which was passed at a session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the national legislature, will take effect on Dec. 1, 2024. Source: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202404/26/WS662b0610a31082fc043c4244.html

Gérald Béroud: «S’intéresser à la Chine devient suspect»

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Le créateur de Sinoptic.ch, unique site suisse d’information sur la Chine, est un fin connaisseur du pays. Il revient sur l’évolution de notre relation à l’Empire du Milieu. Source: https://www.letemps.ch/monde/gerald-beroud-s-interesser-a-la-chine-devient-suspect

Nicolas Musy: «Je n’ai pas connaissance d’entreprises étrangères qui quittent la Chine»

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L’industriel suisse installé à Shanghai raconte son vécu durant la période marquée par les confinements successifs et la politique zéro covid imposés par Pékin. Il revient aussi sur la place des entreprises étrangères dans une Chine qui traverse non seulement une crise économique, mais connaît aussi des tensions politiques avec ses partenaires étrangers. Source : …

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Nicolas Rouiller, The Swiss Corporation

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Nicolas Rouiller, Founding Partner of Swisslegal Rouiller Avocats Corp., has published “La société anonyme suisse” with Staempfli, a major Swiss legal publisher, in 2022. “La société anonyme suisse” is a comprehensive commentary of the Swiss company law of corporations, A.K.A. shareholding or stakeholding company. It covers commercial-, accounting-, liability-, M&A-, stock exchange- and tax law. Chinese investors in …

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L’arnaque à deux yuans, ou comment un entrepreneur romand échappe de peu à des escrocs chinois

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Un patron suisse s’est fait embarquer dans une mise en scène orchestrée par une société chinoise qui s’est avérée être une coquille vide. Il témoigne, alors qu’ils sont nombreux à être tombés dans un piège tendu pour… quelques milliers de francs Source : https://www.letemps.ch/economie/larnaque-deux-yuans-un-entrepreneur-romand-echappe-escrocs-chinois

La Suisse divisée sur un barrage contre les capitaux chinois

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Le Conseil des Etats a voté lundi soir une motion qui appelle à créer un organe de surveillance des investissements étrangers. La Chambre basse se saisira de cet objet à l’automne. En attendant, le gouvernement et Economiesuisse confirment leur opposition Source : https://www.letemps.ch/economie/suisse-divisee-un-barrage-contre-capitaux-chinois

Meyer Burger poursuit un faussaire chinois

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La mésaventure de l’entreprise suisse rappelle que le respect de la propriété intellectuelle laisse toujours à désirer en Chine. Ce qui toutefois ne veut pas dire que les autorités chinoises restent les bras croisés Source : https://www.letemps.ch/economie/meyer-burger-poursuit-un-faussaire-chinois

The PRC Exchange Control: Compliance and Circumvention

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La Chine maintient un contrôle des changes strict. Elle a récemment intensifié sa lutte contre la fuite de capitaux. La question n’est pas théorique puisqu’on on mentionne des trillions de yuans représentant un pourcentage à deux chiffre des réserves de devises chinoises. En Suisse, l’art. 47 du Code de diligence interdit aux banques de prêter …

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Patent Law in Greater China

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Patent Law in Greater China est un ouvrage collectif regroupant les contributions de 25 auteurs dont approximativement la moitié d’appartenance chinoise. Les co-auteurs asiatiques sont enseignants, magistrats, fonctionnaires d’agence étatiques pour la propriété intellectuelle ou encore agents en brevets. Les co-auteurs occidentaux sont principalement allemands; ils exercent les mêmes fonctions ou sont encore juristes au …

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Why Representative Office Placement Does Not Work

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A representative office using temporary workers is challenging and more burdensome than direct employment, as agencies in practice release all responsibility after workers have been placed. Legal reforms have not clarified the situation, which means it may be time for investors to switch to a WFOE.

Dispute Resolution In China

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Even though there are obviously local specificities, Chinese-related dispute resolution is not much different than anywhere else in the world insofar as the following basic, universal principle is respected:“prévenir, c’est guérir”. This discussion of Chinese-related dispute resolution is meant for entrepreneurs in China or in business with a Chinese party, not for lawyers. Along with …

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The Legal Framework of Swiss International Trade and Investments Part I: Promotion

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In 2004, Switzerland ranked as the 16th-biggest importer and 21st-biggest exporter of goods and the 10th-biggest importer and 18th-biggest exporter of services worldwide,1 a remarkable figure for a country with a population of less than seven-and a-half million persons. At the same time, it ranked 15th for inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) flows but 9th …

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The Legal Framework of Swiss International Trade and Investments Part II: Protection

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In Part I of this article, I discussed the promotion, the admission and the treatment of whenever trade is hampered or their investment harmed in the importing or host country. the legal remedies available to Swiss exporters and investors for protecting their interests half of this study of the legal framework of Swiss international trade …

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Letters of Intent in the M&A Context

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With the increasing number of mergers and acquisitions during the last two decades, the letter of intent, which precedes most forms of acquisitions of businesses, has become a widespread tool and, indeed, is often considered as a sine qua non condition of any merger or acquisition (M&A). Nevertheless, this institution still enjoys — or suffers …

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CASE: arbitration ; deception

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John Liebeskind advised Chinese State-owned aeronautical conglomerate about the revocation, by the Chinese party, of a sale contract with a foreign supplier following the discovery that the latter had deceived the former by dissimulating its incapacity to perform, and assisted his client in the ensuing arbitration.