At least 45, or more than half of China’s largest cities, have experienced or are currently undergoing lockdowns since Omicron began to spread in China. The responses of city governments to local outbreaks has varied from localized building or district-level lockdowns, to shuttering the whole city.

As Beijing has doubled down repeatedly on its Zero-Covid policy, businesses should resign themselves to potentially disruptive lockdowns for the foreseeable future – potentially until Spring 2023.

Whether companies are based in a city that has not yet experienced a local outbreak or are currently in the midst of one, they must consider their business strategy and adapt to the challenge of short-term uncertainty. It is best to have contingencies in place for labor, supply and cash flow in the event of local prevention measures.

In this webinar, Kyle Freeman, Partner at Dezan Shira & Associates, will discuss China’s Zero-COVID policy, the lockdown situation in China, and its implications for businesses.

Key Topics:

• China’s Zero-COVID policy and outlook for reopening
• Current state of lockdowns and COVID restrictions
• Economic impact of recent lockdowns
• Legal compliance issues (e.g. HR, operations, business contracts, etc.) and incentive policies for affected businesses

* This is a rebroadcast event.

Terms & Conditions: 

This event has limited seating and requires registration and payment in advance. No walk-ins accepted. 

Cancellation Policy: 

If you cannot attend this event, please cancel your registration at least 3-working days before. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for event costs. 

To cancel, please contact Ms. Annie Zhou at  azhou@europeanchamber.com.cn.

Speakers

Mr. Kyle Freeman

Partner at Dezan Shira & Associates

Mr. Kyle Freeman

Partner at Dezan Shira & Associates

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Kyle Freeman is a Partner at Dezan Shira & Associates, and leads the International Business Advisory team in North China as well as the firm's North American client services desk in Asia. He advises clients on market entry strategy, corporate structuring and establishment, and related tax and legal issues concerning investment in China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia.

Prior to joining Dezan Shira & Associates, Kyle worked in government relations and China trade policy for various public and private organizations. His work included assisting in high-level, US-China bilateral trade dialogues and organizing public-private cooperation programs to promote US and foreign investment in China.

Kyle has a master's degree in economics and international trade from the University of International Business and Economics, in Beijing, and dual bachelor's degrees in economics and global affairs from George Mason University, in Washington D.C. He has also been a visiting fellow at the University of Oxford and the Beijing Language Culture University.

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