China Law News

• Bank lockup period extended to five years

  Written regulations are unlikely

  April 16, 2009

• Long road ahead for restructuring

  Lack of workout culture may hamper company rescues in China

  April 16, 2009

• First loans made under new acquisition financing rules

  CDB and Bank of Communications help support deals

  March 17, 2009

• Trade body urges banks to be socially responsible

  Government continues promotion of sustainable development

  March 17, 2009

• State Council confirms reporting requirements for mass lay-offs

  “Loopholes” in law may lead to employers being overruled

  March 17, 2009

• QDII products to invest independently overseas

  Regulator will be watching closely

  March 17, 2009

• Regulator to allow direct equity invesment by banks

  Rule change may provide more support for public and private companies

  March 17, 2009

• US court begins hearing Wahaha case

  Latest episode highlights importance of control of IP rights

  March 17, 2009

• Six provinces chosen for pilot bond scheme

  Local governments will soon have a new way to raise money

  March 17, 2009

• Listed firms must disclose foreign holdings

  Information on foreign assets and liabilities to be included in annual reports

  February 09, 2009