China Law News

• Patent Law revisions approved

  No more China first filing, but closer scrutiny of foreign applications

  February 09, 2009

• China resolves to stop illegal withdrawal of foreign investors

  Four central ministries jointly issue guidelines to protect domestic parties

  February 09, 2009

• Calls made for further land-use reforms

  Perpetual usage rights are essential

  February 09, 2009

• Shanghai offers financial incentives for multinational HQs

  City specifies attractive amounts of funding, low thresholds

  February 09, 2009

• Ministry publishes Anti-monopoly Law guidelines

  Suspected concentrations will receive scrutiny

  February 09, 2009

• Carbon tax proposed to battle environmental challenges

  Report suggests provinces bear responsibilities for their own emissions

  December 18, 2008

• Bond issuance to relieve local government burdens

  'Breakthrough' plans offer hope for authorities

  December 18, 2008

• Beijing companies can cut social security, freeze minimum wages

  More local governments to take similar protective measures

  December 18, 2008

• Government approval may be required for mass layoffs

  Move is part of wider labour law developments

  December 18, 2008

• Computer security rules stir debate

  Lack of details worries tech industry

  December 18, 2008