Chinese media reported the case between Qiaqia and OKAI as a victory of a domestic company over a foreign rival trying to block its entry into a new market. In fact, the case reveals how Chinese companies going abroad are making the same basic trademark errors that foreign companies make in China
In the news: CSRC crackdown, VIE structure and Chengdu’s rise
The CSRC has punished two brokerage firms for fraud and the question of whether the VIE structure is valid has reappeared. Chengdu is now home to 31 more Fortune 500 companies, securing its place as China’s new foreign investment destination
China Law & Practice Awards 2013 – Recognising China’s elite
The research process for this year’s China Law & Practice Awards has already begun. With more categories than ever before and for the first time individual awards, do not miss the chance to participate
Legislation roundup: WTO disputes, VAT and freezing assets
MOFCOM has issued Draft Rules for trade remedy disputes after the WTO’s ruling. MOF and SAT have issued a Circular expanding the VAT reform to cover the whole country
Why representative office placement does not work
A representative office using temporary workers is challenging and more burdensome than direct employment, as agencies in practice release all responsibility after workers have been placed. Legal reforms have not clarified the situation, which means it may be time for investors to switch to a WFOE
Going outbound: What private companies can learn from SOEs
Soaring outbound investment is generating excitement and debate across domestic as well as international economic and political spheres. Privately-owned companies have started contributing to this trend, but what can they learn from experienced state-owned enterprises?
Opinion: Bureaucratic restructuring - power is the key
The State Council has restructured a number of the country’s ministries in an effort to boost efficiency. But as Steven Dickinson explains, the reorganisation is more focused on power and control