The NDRC and MOFCOM have updated the Catalogue for guiding regional investment. It shows how China's investment dynamics are changing, with the majority of foreign investment expected to move inland soon
May 31, 2013
China Law News
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
May 31, 2013MOFCOM 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
May 31, 2013NDRC 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
May 23, 2013A 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
May 16, 2013A 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
May 16, 2013SAFE 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
May 16, 2013Weichai 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
May 14, 2013Officials 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
May 07, 2013SAFE 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
May 06, 2013