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Practical commentary on trade, compliance, IP, and California eviction — written for business leaders, not just lawyers.

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Trading

After De Minimis: The New U.S. Tariff Reality for Chinese Exporters

The sub-$800 direct-ship model is dead, IEEPA tariffs were struck down and replaced within hours, and a December 2026 enforcement deadline is now on the calendar. Here's what changed — and what to do before year-end.

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Compliance

Squeezed from Both Sides: Cross-Border Data Compliance for Chinese Companies in 2026

If your company moves data between China and the U.S., you are now regulated on both ends — and the two regimes point in opposite directions.

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Intellectual Property

19,000 Fraudulent Filings Later: What the USPTO Crackdown Means for Chinese Brands

The USPTO just sanctioned a Shenzhen firm for filing 19,000 trademark applications with stolen U.S. attorney credentials. If you sell into the U.S., the IP game got serious.

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Eviction

California Landlord in 2026: The Rules Chinese Landlords Keep Getting Wrong

A 2025 Court of Appeal decision just vacated an eviction over a defective 3-day notice. If you own rental property in California, your 2023 playbook is expired.

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