Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
May 11, 20232 min read
China Submits Accession to the Apostille Convention
In March 2023, China submitted its instrument of accession to the Apostille Convention. China’s accession is expected to take effect in...
Anne Wilder and Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting P.A.
Apr 27, 20233 min read
U.S. University Access to Academic Database Suspended Over Data Privacy and Data Security Concerns
Several U.S. universities’ access to China’s largest academic database has been suspended as of April 1 due to data privacy and data...
Rose Li, XL Law & Consulting
Mar 17, 20232 min read
China Resumes Issuance of Tourist Visas as of March 15
Publication Date: On March 15, 2023, China resumed the issuance of tourist and medical visas. China had previously resumed issuance of...
Xinning Shirley Liu, XL Law & Consulting P.A.
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Chinese PIPL SCCs and What It Means for Higher Ed
On February 24, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released the final Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for the Chinese...
Emma Bahner, XL Law & Consulting
Mar 5, 20236 min read
PIPL Cross-Border PI Handling Security Certification Specifications: Higher Education Implications
The PRC issued Cross-Border Personal Information Handling Security Certification Specifications—one of three ways institutions of higher...
Xinning Shirley Liu, XL Law & Consulting P.A.
Feb 14, 20236 min read
English Translation: Q&A on Pandemic and Foreign Online Degrees
Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) of the People’s Republic of China Ministry of Education (MOE) Q&A on Pandemic...
Xinning Shirley Liu, XL Law & Consulting P.A.
Feb 8, 20234 min read
“Please Don’t Worry…” – The CSCSE Responds to Student Concerns Over Foreign Degree Certification
On the first work day after the Chinese New Year holiday last week, the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), through its Chinese Services...
Xinning Shirley Liu, XL Law & Consulting P.A.
Jan 31, 20232 min read
"Will My Degree Still Be Recognized?” - China Revokes Special Pandemic-Era Online Learning Policies
On January 28, 2023, the sub-agency under the Chinese Ministry of Education (“MOE”) responsible for foreign degree recognition, the...
Anne Wilder, XL Law & Consulting
Jan 12, 20231 min read
China Eases COVID-19 Entry Restrictions; Resumes Visa Applications
Beginning January 8, 2023, visitors to China will no longer need to quarantine upon arrival, according to a notice (in Chinese only)...
Emma Bahner, XL Law & Consulting
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Hong Kong May Soon Prohibit Personal Information Export from Mainland China
Cross-border transfer restrictions and obligations imposed by China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) and its supporting...
Emma Bahner, XL Law & Consulting
Jul 13, 20223 min read
PIPL (Draft) Standard Contractual Clauses: Implications for U.S. Institutions of Higher Education
Draft standard contractual clauses (SCCs) were issued by China’s National Cyberspace Department in June The SCCs will likely be a welcome...
