The landmark fine imposed on international LCD manufacturers shows China's changing attitude to anti-competitive behaviour
January 10, 2013
China Law News
For the first time, the Standing Committee produced a unified immigration law, which encourages foreign talent to work in China. Social insurance schemes also became more attractive as international agreements were signed, putting an end to double contributions
January 04, 2013The Standing Committee has promulgated the long-awaited Employment Contract Law, which strictly regulates labour dispatch workers. The Committee also promulgated the Securities Investment Fund Law, which now regulates private equity funds
January 04, 2013An Interpretation from the Supreme People's Court brought clarity over purchase and sale agreements, while Apple's trademark dispute reinforced that contracts are not always upheld before Chinese courts
January 04, 2013All eyes were on the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in 2012 as two sub-commissions broke away with the Commission's new Arbitration Rules as one of the contributing reasons for the split
January 04, 2013The China Securities and Regulatory Commission (CSRC) rolled out a series of reforms in 2012 that showed that its commitment to opening up the country's capital markets remains strong
January 04, 2013The China Securities and Regulatory Commission (CSRC) rolled out a series of reforms in 2012 that showed that its commitment to opening up the country's capital markets remains strong
January 04, 2013The Trademark, Copyright and Patent Laws were all up for review in 2012, which shows China's commitment to strengthening IP rights. But are the changes enough to protect businesses and what can IP practitioners expect for the year ahead?
January 04, 2013A new Circular from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange has reduced the approval burden on the capital account, a move that will boost investor confidence by showing a renewed commitment to liberalising foreign exchange controls
December 14, 2012A new Circular from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange has reduced the approval burden on the capital account, a move that will boost investor confidence by showing a renewed commitment to liberalising foreign exchange controls
December 14, 2012