December 2009/January 2010
China Insurance Regulatory Commission, Guidelines for the Establishment of Infrastructure Bond Investment Plan Products
[Legislation Digest]
中国保险监督管理委员会基础设施债权投资计划产品设立指引
More stringent requirements for insurance asset management companies establishing infrastructure bond investment plan products.
Guidelines for the Establishment of Infrastructure Bond Investment Plan Products
[Full Text Translation]
基础设施债权投资计划产品设立指引
The Guidelines set forth the conditions with which an insurance asset management company or trust company shall comply when engaging in the infrastructure bond investment plan business.
November 2009
Circular on the Investment of Insurance Funds in Infrastructure Bond Investment Plans
[Full Text Translation]
关于保险资金投资基础设施债权投资计划的通知
The Circular sets forth the investment percentages allowed in an infrastructure bond investment plan by a life insurance company and property insurance company.
China Insurance Regulatory Commission, Circular on the Investment of Insurance Funds in Infrastructure Bond Investment Plans
[Legislation Digest]
中国保险监督管理委员会关于保险资金投资基础设施债权投资计划的通知
Insurance funds allowed to invest in infrastructure bond investment plans.
Drywall cases reveal supply chain weak points
Recent high-profile US litigation has highlighted the need for stringent quality control when dealing with Chinese factories or exporters
Expanding investment channels for infrastructure development projects
October 2009
*Web-only: Cleantech and Chinese economic success
As China develops its strategies to fight climate change, foreign companies and venture capital investors must carefully observe existing cleantech regulations and keep a close eye on forthcoming measures
September 2009
New standards for loans and finance
Two new regulations promise to standardise processes for project financing and lending for fixed assets, and help solve the problem of excessive loans flowing into China’s stock markets
July/August 2009
National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Supervision, Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Commerce and Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council, Opinion on Thoroughly Implementing the Policy Plan for Expanding Domestic Demand to Promote Economic Growth and Further Strengthening the Regulation of Invitation and Submission of Bids for Construction Projects
[Legislation Digest]
国家发展改革委员会、工业和信息化部、监察部、住房城建设部、交通运输部、铁道部、水利部、商务部、国务院法制办公室关于贯彻落实扩大内需促进经济增长决策部署进一步加强工程建设招标投标监管工作的意见
Purchase of Chinese products required for government procurement.
State Council, Circular on Revising the Capital Ratio of Fixed Asset Investment Projects
[Legislation Digest]
国务院关于调整固定资产投资项目资本金比例的通知
Lower start-up capital required for commercial residential property projects.
June 2009
State Council, Plan for Modifying and Promoting the Equipment Manufacturing Industry
[Legislation Digest]
国务院装备制造业调整和振兴规划
Plan to promote equipment manufacturing to cope with the global financial crisis.
Anything but an easy ride for Shanghai
However you define an international financial centre, there are many hurdles ahead for Shanghai
February 2009
France plans new Beijing embassy