The CSRC may become the only regulator for PE and VC investments, a move that will standardise the sector. Shuanghui has agreed to buy US pork processing outfit Smithfield for $7.1 billion and the PRC and Taiwan concluded talks over a trade service agreement
MOFCOM has issued Draft Rules for trade remedy disputes after the WTO's ruling. MOF and SAT have issued a Circular expanding the VAT reform to cover the whole country
NDRC and MOFCOM have updated the catalogue on investment in central and western regions. NDRC has also produced a circular on enterprise bond offerings while the Ministry of Transport has circulated draft regulations on highway tolls
A Bill to amend the law on consumer protection emphasizes data protection, advertising and recall policies. But ultimately the new Bill gives greater power to the authorities; something foreign companies need to watch out for
A Bill to amend the law on consumer protection emphasizes data protection, advertising and recall policies. But ultimately the new Bill gives greater power to the authorities; something foreign companies need to watch out for
SAFE has released Provisions easing forex controls over foreign direct investment. The Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council has issued Regulations over the exit and entry of foreigners and the CIRC has produced Measures for the scopes of business of insurance companies
Weichai Power, an automobile company in east China's Shandong province, hit the headlines this year when it signed a strategic alliance with Ferrari. David Tring spoke with Jeffery Chen, Weichai's general legal counsel, on R&D, what he looks for from outside counsel and the alliance
Officials in the western city of Chengdu have used an enhanced IP system to attract foreign investors. David Tring spoke to Ding Xiaobin from the city's Science & Technology Bureau to find out more about the initiative
SAFE has issued a Circular simplifying foreign debt registration. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has released a draft on consumer rights and the CSRC has produced draft Measures on the operation of public securities investment funds
The Ministry of Commerce has set out what merger applications can be classed as simple cases, but has not yet clarified what the streamlined approval process will look like