The CBRC has issued Measures over pilot consumer finance companies and the SAT has produced an Announcement on VAT issues for restructuring the assets of taxpayers. Guangzhou has released Opinions further regulating real estate
The NDRC has launched an investigation into wireless technology company Qualcomm. International law firms are turning to China's regions and the Qihoo 360 v Tencent case goes before the SPC
China Law & Practice attended the Second Advanced China Summit on M&A in Shanghai last week. Strategy and the climate for M&A were high on the agenda, as well as vital lessons for getting the deal done
China Law & Practice attended the Second Advanced China Summit on M&A in Shanghai last week. Strategy and the climate for M&A were high on the agenda, as well as vital lessons for getting the deal done
Guidelines for environmental impact assessments of construction projects have been released. Shanghai has issued measures over the real estate market and the State Council has produced draft amendments on the PRC Food Safety Law
The State Council will launch a database exposing IP rights violations. Nokia's deal with Microsoft has angered workers in Dongguan and details have been released of Shanghai's carbon trading market
The Third Plenum has ended with two new organisations announced. The SAIC has vowed to ease company registrations and Baidu has come under attack for online piracy
The Shanghai Stock Exchange has released revised Trading Rules and the CBRC has issued Trial Measures over the liquidity risks of commercial banks. The People's Bank also released a Circular on renminbi settlement for investment in financial institutions by foreign investors