China Law News

• In the News: FDI Growth; QFII Quota and Another IP Court

  FDI into China rose 3% in 2018 following strong December numbers; SAFE doubles QFII quota amidst market opening up; and first IP Court launches in Northeast China.

  January 15, 2019

  

• Legislation roundup: Market access negative list, Patent Law and auto purchase tax

  A unified market access negative list is published for both foreign and domestic investment, patent infringement penalties will be increased and the auto purchase tax rate remains the same

  January 09, 2019

• In the News: Foreign Investment Law, RRR Cuts and IP Appeals Court

  A new draft law prohibits forced tech transfer; PBOC cuts bank reserve to release liquidity; and a new IP court tackles appeal cases.

  January 08, 2019

  

• Legislation roundup: Foreign Investment Law, IP tribunal and financial information

  Foreign investment includes direct and indirect foreign investment activities, an IP tribunal is set up to hear complex IP cases and financial information providers are put under cybersecurity scrutiny

  January 02, 2019

• Legislation roundup: Automotive industry, intellectual property and education

  NDRC relaxes approval procedures for auto manufacturers, prompt IP preservation measures may be taken in urgent circumstances and private kindergartens are not allowed to be listed

  December 19, 2018

• In the News: U.S. Treasuries Holdings; Home Prices Drop; and Stable Insurance Sector

  China's U.S. Treasury bonds holdings drop for fifth month; home prices in first-tier cities decrease for the third consecutive month; and regulators see stable general and core solvency ratios for the insurance sector.

  December 18, 2018

  

• Legislation roundup: Private equity, commercial disputes and cybersecurity

  AMAC prohibits business conflicts in PE funds, five arbitration institutions are included in the “one-stop” resolution mechanism for Belt and Road disputes and online public opinion platforms are subjected to security assessments

  December 12, 2018

• In the News: Blockchain Technology; AI Industry and iPhone Sales Ban

  Hangzhou Internet Court implements blockchain technology to protect copyright on online literary works; China's artificial intelligence industry is expected to top global peers by 2030; and a Chinese court grants Qualcomm injunctions against iPhone sales.

  December 11, 2018

  

• Trade War - Ceasefire or Merely a Break?

  The recently held G-20 Summit had everyone excited about a truce between the U.S.-China trade disputes. However, it remains to be seen what the 90-day tariff halt will lead to. A few experts in the area share with us their thoughts on whether this new development will be an end to trade-war and if there is more to it than just the war on tariffs.

  December 06, 2018

  

• Legislation roundup: Wealth management, foreign banks and cross-border e-commerce

  The CBIRC sets requirements on wealth management business of bank subsidiaries while relaxing foreign bank businesses, and limits on maximum amounts of e-commerce retail import purchases are raised

  December 06, 2018