Glenbrook Podcast (Episode 72) (Aired April 13, 2018) The rise of Chinese mobile payment systems is the top global mobile payments story of the last few years. Alipay and WeChat Pay serve hundreds of millions of users with payments, loyalty programs, merchant coupons, and more. QR codes are used to
Chinese negotiators are preparing to offer the United States a mammoth package of promises to buy more American goods, in a bid to pare down the trade deficit between the two countries and to defuse President Trump’s aggressive moves against China’s trade practices. The package, which officials said could approach
The recently released 272-page book of Mr. Xi’s remarks on “national security” includes previously unreleased comments that give a starker view of the president’s motivations than found in most Communist Party propaganda. The recent trade dispute between China and the United States has brought new attention to China’s zeal to become technologically
Canada The Canadian trademark system is based on use. There must be the use of a trademark for a registration to issue. No evidence of use is required during the application but may have to submit evidence of use if the application is opposed. A person who has used a
May 25, 2018 is the day the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect in Europe with significant impact on Google. Google discussed its approach in a March 22, 2018 letter, which discussed here Under GDPR, a controller determines why and how data is processed, while processors do the
“In a tweak to its terms and conditions, Facebook is shifting the responsibility for all users outside the US, Canada and the EU from its international HQ in Ireland to its main offices in California. It means that those users will now be on a site governed by US law
Beijing’s finance bureau head says China won’t follow U.S. in creating regulations to cover ICOs. Have a conversation with our attorney experts on cryptocurrency to find out how you or your company might be affected. To read more, see the article below. Quick Take: Official Says Initial Coin Offerings to
Targeting intellectual property theft in particular, the White House is getting ready to impose numerous new tariffs on Chinese imports. Trump Readies Sweeping Tariffs and Investment Restrictions on China It is essential to seek competent counsel when doing international business with China. Contact Alpine Law for a free consultation.
With all the recent trade and protectionist rhetoric and actions in the US, the best way to advance Chinese business and trade for the United States, Canada and globally may be through Canadian business entities and platforms. Canada still is within North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the United