

Will China Join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement?
China’s ongoing negotiations in pursuit of joining the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) may result in some much-needed...

Emma Bahner, XL Law & Consulting
Feb 13, 20232 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.
Feb 8, 20234 min read


English Translation: CSCSE Announcement on Pandemic Rules for Cross-Border Distance Diplomas
Announcement on Adjusting the Special Certification Rules for Cross-Border Distance Diploma Certificates During the Pandemic...

Xinning Shirley Liu, XL Law & Consulting P.A.
Feb 8, 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...

Xinning Shirley Liu, XL Law & Consulting P.A.
Jan 30, 20232 min read


GDPR U.S. Adequacy Decision: How U.S. Institutions of Higher Education May Benefit
The European Commission recently published its draft EU-US Data Privacy Framework adequacy decision. If approved, the adequacy decision...

Emma Bahner, XL Law & Consulting
Jan 17, 20236 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)...

Anne Wilder, XL Law & Consulting
Jan 12, 20231 min read