Qualcomm has agreed to a fine of Rmb60.88 billion (US$975 million) stemming from a finding that its patent licensing practices violated China's Anti-monopoly Law, as well as conditions that echo last year's InterDigital agreement
MOFCOM has issued guidelines aimed at clarifying conditions for mergers. But the new rules fail to address the biggest challenge for companies: behavioural remedies
What must I do when a regulator conducts an investigation into my company What documents and evidence must I prepare and how do I show I am in full compliance What are the pitfalls to avoid and what measures should I take to protect the company
What must I do when a regulator conducts an investigation into my company? What documents and evidence must I prepare and how do I show I am in full compliance? What are the pitfalls to avoid and what measures should I take to protect the company?
Sunny Yi, general counsel of Adidas greater China, shares her views on the challenges of managing a growing workload, her AML responsibilities and the importance of the China market within the Adidas group
Susan Ning of King & Wood Mallesons outlines the key developments in competition law in the last year,such as the Merck-AZ and Microsoft-Nokia deals as well as the Interdigital and Qualcomm investigations. Shepredicts compliance and enforcement will be key themes for next year
The Supreme People's Court's decision on the longstanding Qihoo v Tencent dispute has provided crucial guidance for businesses in China on market definition, dominance and abuse of conduct