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Government approval may be required for mass layoffs
Move is part of wider labour law developments

Regulator approves M&A lending
“Groundbreaking” rules give domestic commercial banks important role

Guangdong delays labour law implementation
Local rules rolled out first in hope of easing business pressures

Beijing companies can cut social security, freeze minimum wages
More local governments to take similar protective measures

Bond issuance to relieve local government burdens
‘Breakthrough’ plans offer hope for authorities

Carbon tax proposed to battle environmental challenges
Report suggests provinces bear responsibilities for their own emissions

Computer security rules stir debate
Lack of details worries tech industry

NEW RULES TO STRENGTHEN SOEs
Government measures promote better protection and management of state-owned assets

RULES ISSUED TO ENCOURAGE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FOREIGN COMPANIES
Government loosens approval process for foreign-invested advertising enterprises

TAX CUTS AIM TO BOLSTER LAGGING REAL ESTATE MARKET

CLAIMS THAT CHINA’S FREEZE ON IPOS WILL HINDER THE MARKET

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS GRANTED AUTHORITY TO REVITALISE PROPERTY MARKETS

RULES GOVERNING EXCHANGEABLE BONDS BROADEN INVESTMENT CHANNELS

Approval procedures loosened for establishment of foreign enterprises

New guidance on foreign companies’ business ethics

Government issues new Employment Contract rules

CHINA LOWERS BARRIERS BUT FREEZES RATIOS FOR FOREIGN TELECOMS OPERATORS

SECURITIES REGULATOR AMENDS RULES TO HELP BOLSTER INVESTOR CONFIDENCE

DRAFT LEGISLATION LOOKS TO REGULATE THE BROKER SYSTEM

COKE’S OFFER FOR HUIYUAN RAISES CONCERNS

Government increases mining requirements for foreign investors

Uncertainties remain in China’s AML despite some clarification

Govt drafts rules to regulate banks and insurers

New National Energy Administration receives a warm reception

Regulations to help Guangdong trade exporters

Stricter rules in place to control China’s real estate industry

Changes to Patent Law tightens requirements

TELECOM MERGER MAY ATTRACT FOREIGN PLAYERS

EARTHQUAKE’S IMPACT ON LOCAL LAW FIRMS

CHINA’S FIRST SHARE SWAP TO TEST M&A LAWS

GOVERNMENT ISSUES MEASURES TO CONTROL STOCK PRICES

LAWYER SAYS: INCREASE OF MINIMUM WAGE ADD BURDENS TO ENTERPRISES, LABOUR SHORTAGE CONTINUES

STATE COUNCIL AIMS TO ACHIEVE IPR PROTECTION GOALS BY 2020

LAWYERS WELCOME FREE TRADE TALKS BETWEEN CHINA AND AUSTRALIA

BEIJING FOREIGN LAW FIRMS RECEIVE POSITIVE COMMENTS ON WORKING ENVIRONMENT

SINO-FOREIGN SECURITIES JV WILL LEAD TO IMPROVED LEGAL SERVICES IN CHINA

GOVERNMENT CRACKDOWN ON FAKE DRUGS CONTINUES

DRAFT IMPLEMENTATION REGULATIONS FOR LABOUR CONTRACT LAW ISSUED

NEW RULES FOR FUNDS IN HONG KONG

OUTBOUND INVESTMENT SURGES AS CHINA-AUSTRALIA TIE TIGHTENS

RULES ON INSIDER TRADING TIGHTENED

US ANNUAL REPORT FOCUSES ON CHINA’S IP PROTECTION

REGULATIONS ARE OBSTACLES FOR M&A DEALS IN ASIA, REPORT SAYS

GEM TO PROVIDE NEW CHANNEL TO RAISE CAPITAL

STATE COUNCIL TAKES STEPS TO REFORM CAPITAL MARKET

NEW INFORMATION OFFICE OFFICIALS APPOINTED IN DECADE’S LARGEST RESHUFFLE

GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING EASES WAYS FOR LAWYERS

NEW REGULATION TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF LITIGATION DOCUMENT DELIVERY

2008: A PROFITABLE YEAR FOR US AND UK LAW FIRMS IN CHINA

ASIA’S DESIRABLE YET RISKY FOREIGN INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Guangdong and Hong Kong seek more cooperation

China’s Economic Size to Exceed the US by 2025

Credit Tightening Shifts Investors’ Decisions in Real Estate

No Credit Crunch in Asia

Asian Markets Shape International Capital Markets

CONFIDENCE OF ASIAN CEOS REMAINS STRONG

MULTI-NATIONAL MUSIC LABELS RECEIVE LITTLE COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN CHINA

CHINESE INFURIATED OVER ALLEGED IP INFRINGER’S ARREST

INVESTORS HAVE NO APPETITE FOR QDII

COMPETITION FOR REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS HEATS UP FOR PRC

ANTICIPATION OF RESTRUCTURING MAKES TELECOM STOCKS FAVOURABLE

OUTBOUND INVESTMENT REACHES RECORD NUMBERS

NEW INCOME TAX LAW INCREASES DOMESTIC ENTERPRISES' COMPETITION

SHANGHAI LAWYERS' SALARY HIGHER THAN HONG KONG