“Regulations on Filing and Review of Regulations and Rules” Lays the Cornerstone for the Modern Tax Law System

Since the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, China has accelerated the legislative process for tax law and has established a relatively complete tax law system. However, owing to the complexity and professionalism of tax collection and administration, as well as disparities in economic development levels across different regions, there remain certain mismatches among laws and regulations, departmental rules, local regulations, and the vast body of tax normative documents. In 2024, the State Council comprehensively revised the Regulations on Filing of Regulations and Rules promulgated in 2001, introducing the Regulations on Filing and Review of Regulations and Rules (hereinafter referred to as "the Regulations"), which officially took effect on November 1. The Regulations enhance supervision over rules and local regulations, and are of great significance for maintaining the unity of the tax legal system and advancing the modernization of tax rule of law.

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Hwuason Law Firm and Lawyer Liu Tianyong Ranked in Band 1 of LEGALBAND China Top Law Firms and Lawyers Rankings 2026 in Taxation Field

On April 21, 2026, LEGALBAND, an internationally renowned legal media, released the 2026 China Client Guide, announcing the 2026 China Top Law Firms Ranking and 2026 China Top Lawyers Ranking. Hwuason Law Firm was honored to be listed in Band 1 (First Tier) of the 2026 China Top Law Firms Ranking in the taxation field, and Lawyer Liu Tianyong, Managing Partner of Hwuason, was also ranked in Band 1 of the 2026 China Top Lawyers Ranking in the same field. Since 2017, both Hwuason Law Firm and Lawyer Liu Tianyong have successively won this dual honor of Band 1 in the taxation field of these rankings for ten consecutive years.

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Summary of the Seminar on the Transformation of Tax Crime Governance in the New Era and Launch Ceremony of Criminal Trial Reference: Special Issue on the Punishment of Crimes Against Tax Collection an

On the morning of March 21, 2026, the Seminar on the Transformation of Tax Crime Governance in the New Era, coupled with the official launch of Criminal Trial Reference: Special Issue on the Punishment of Crimes Against Tax Collection and Administration, was successfully convened at the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL). Co-hosted by CUPL’s Research Center for Fiscal and Tax Law and organized by HuaShui Law Firm, the event centered on the reform of tax crime governance in the new era alongside the release of the specialized publication dedicated to the judicial practice of handling crimes against tax collection and administration. It brought together leading experts, scholars and practitioners from the judiciary, academia, tax authorities and related sectors, who held in-depth discussions, exchanged insights and built consensus around the landmark cases and judicial experience compiled in the new publication, injecting new perspectives and momentum into the advancement of tax crime governance in China.

The conference was moderated by Professor Shi Zhengwen, Director of CUPL’s Research Center for Fiscal and Tax Law. Distinguished guests who attended and delivered opening remarks include: Zhou Guangquan, Vice Chairperson of the Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress; Lin Zhinong, Editor-in-Chief of the People's Court Press; Dong Baojun, Deputy Chief Judge of the No.4 Criminal Tribunal of the Supreme People's Court (SPC); Liu Jianwen, President of the Fiscal Law Society of the China Law Society; and Liu Yanhong, Vice President of CUPL.

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Hwuason Law Firm Nominated for “Best Tax Law Firm” at the 2026 LEGALBAND China Law Awards

On March 23, 2026, LEGALBAND, a renowned legal rating agency, released the nominations for the 2026 China Law Awards. Hwuason Law Firm received the nomination for “Best Tax Law Firm of the Year” at the 2026 LEGALBAND China Law Awards, owing to its outstanding performance in the Chinese tax law service market and excellent client reputation.

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Hwuason Law Firm and Lawyer Liu Tianyong have been ranked Band 1 in the 2026 China Tax categories for law firms and lawyers in the Chambers Greater China Region Guide 2026.

On January 15, 2026, Chambers and Partners, a globally authoritative legal rating agency, released the Chambers Greater China Guide 2026. Hwuason Law Firm once again secured a spot in Band 1 for China Tax Law Firms in the 2026 edition of the guide. Meanwhile, Lawyer Liu Tianyong, Managing Partner of Hwuason Law Firm, also retained his position in Band 1 for China Tax Lawyers in 2026. Additionally, Lawyer Wang Qiang, Partner of Hwuason Law Firm, was named to the Up and Coming list for China Tax Law in 2026.

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Hwuason Law Firm Ranked as a Leading China Tax Law Firm in Legal 500 Greater China 2026 Rankings

On November 19, 2025, the internationally renowned legal rating agency Legal 500 officially released its "Greater China 2026 Rankings." Hwuason Law Firm was honored to be listed as a Leading China Tax Law Firm in the Legal 500 Greater China 2026 Rankings.

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Huashui Achieved Outstanding Results in the "National Tax Agent Industry Professional Competence Competition" Hosted by CCTAA.

To gain a deeper understanding of the guiding principles from the Party's 20th National Congress and its second and third plenary sessions, and to fully implement the important guidance of President Xi Jinping on talent-related work, China Certified Tax Agents Association (hereinafter referred to as CCTAA) held the National Tax Agent Industry Professional Competence Competition in August 2025. The individual competition was divided into three stages: preliminary, semi-final, and final, with the difficulty of questions progressively increasing. The competition focused on evaluating participants' comprehensive abilities, foundational knowledge of tax laws, case analysis skills, and capability to handle complex issues.

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Hwuason Law Firm Designated as China University of Political Science and Law’s 2025 University-Level Exemplary Joint Graduate Training Base

On November 6, 2025, the Graduate School of China University of Political Science and Law announced on its official website that the "Hwuason Law Firm Joint Training Base," established in collaboration with the university’s Civil, Commercial, and Economic Law School, has been selected as a 2025 university-level exemplary joint training base for professional degree graduates in law.

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Hwuason Law Firm Ranked among China's Leading Tax Law Firms by Asialaw Profiles 2025

On October 21, 2025, Asialaw Profiles, a leading Asia-Pacific legal media outlet, published Asialaw Profiles 2025, a directory of leading Asia-Pacific law firms in China for the year 2025 in 13 specialized areas. Hwuason Law Firm has been recognized as Highly Recommended in the list of leading law firms in Tax Law in China 2025.

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Hwuason Authors "2025 Tax Comparative Guide China" (Legal500) Officially Released

Recently, the "2025 Tax Comparative Guide China", authored by Hwuason Law Firm’s legal team upon the invitation of Legal500, has been officially released on Legal500’s official website. The "2025 Tax Comparative Guide" was collaboratively compiled by Legal500 and leading tax law experts worldwide. Presented in a Q&A format, the guide covers key tax law rules and practical guidance, including updates in tax legislation, tax collection and management systems, tax residency, withholding taxes, anti-avoidance measures, and the implementation of the BEPS Action Plan and the Two-Pillar Solution. It offers corporate legal professionals an overview of tax practices in major jurisdictions such as China, the UK, France, the U.S., Germany, and Japan. As China’s first specialized tax law firm, Hwuason Law Firm has successfully represented over 1,000 complex tax dispute cases across the country over the years. By maximizing corporate value and earning high recognition from relevant authorities, Hwuason has established a unique reputation in the industry.

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