New regulations over import duty have stirred controversy over their impact on the price of luxury goods, but consumers have not realised their real impact
April 27, 2012
China Law News
The Supreme People's Court released its Top 10 IP Cases of 2011 on Monday, showing the country's commitment to tackling online infringement
April 20, 2012Including: Regulatory Requirements on Losses Not Being Made up after Material Asset Re-organisation of Listed Companies
April 13, 2012In only two weeks, the proposed amendments to the PRC Copyright Law have caused uproar among musicians claiming that their livelihoods are under threat
April 13, 2012Including: PRC Asset Appraisal Law (Draft)
March 30, 2012Reform to China's VAT system began in Shanghai earlier this year. Companies can now offset VAT from services used in Shanghai, relieving their tax burden
March 30, 2012Chinese consumers will soon find the words “patent pending” on their products after new Measures to crack down on the false patent marking
March 30, 2012The amended PRC Insurance Law and the Real Estate Investment Measures were supposed to open up China's property market. Almost two years later, investments have yet to materialise
March 30, 2012Green technology developers will now benefit from the improved financial viability of domestic energy projects, but only if the correct structure and licensing arrangements are put in place when setting up joint ventures
March 29, 2012“Ke jixu goumai” (“The deal is on”) is the phrase that spurs Chinese consumers to use online group buying websites. The SAIC is taking action to regulate this rapidly expanding market that has led to fraud, fake products and price hikes
March 29, 2012