China Law News

The National Development and Reform Commission released a new policy this month stopping foreigners from obtaining medium- or long-term mortgages. This is the latest move by the government to cool China's property market.

Apple's long running dispute with Proview Technology Shenzhen highlights the importance of due diligence and getting it right first time in China.

The Chinese Securities and Regulatory Commission has amended articles 62 and 63. The changes to the acquisition process are minor, but setting up an expert advisory committee is an encouraging step.

The first rural joint venture bank has opened in Ningbo – a sign of the increasing modernisation in China's regions

AmCham's latest China Business Report has some shocking statistics, but contains little that is new. Although companies keep complaining about China's legal system, 77% plan to increase their investments.

Including: Amendments to the Measures for the Administration of the Takeover of Listed Companies

The first rural joint venture bank has opened in Ningbo – a sign of the increasing modernisation in China's regions

Including: Working Rules for the Committee for the Review of the Merger, Acquisition and Re-organisation of Listed Companies

Apple has published a statement highlighting a victory over Proview in a Hong Kong court that is interesting, but irrelevant.