China Law News

The Hong Kong International ArbitrationCenter (HKIAC) introduced a new version of itsAdministered Arbitration Rules (2018 Rules) whichcame into effect on November 1. The 2018 Rulesintroduce amendments relevant to the use oftechnology, third party funding, multi-party andmulti-contract arbitration, among others. AlfredIp of Hugill & Ip summarizes the newly enforcedamendments

Stamp tax may be exempted for housing transactions, Shanghai FTZ encourages foreign investment in the financial sector and the period for the drug MAH scheme is extended

China International Import Expo shows China's shift from an export nation to an import nation; Hangzhou's internet court tells a success story one year on; and China's market regulators aim to crack down on unfair competition practices.

It may be easier for foreign banks to set up branches in China, private fund management business is put under greater scrutiny and insurance companies are given more flexibility in equity investment.

JAMS has recently announced a collaboration with the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration and the Shanghai Commercial Mediation Center; China may introduce legislation to establish a national IP court within the SPC; and China passes new laws to facilitate international judicial assistance.

Law drafts are issued to clarify on residency requirements and special expense deductions concerning individual income tax, and internet financing institutions are required to guard against anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing

China recently established a trademark office in Shanghai as a platform for local companies to safeguard their brands against foreign imitation; China International Import Expo, gathering 2,800 enterprises from 130 regions to set up a dispute tribunal within venue; and the SPC is on track with the government's campaign to eradicate gangsters and organized crimes.

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development announced that China has topped the global foreign direct investment list in H1; CPC stresses on the implementation of advancing law-based governance in all areas; and NPC will revise and draft new laws in a session to be held between October 22 to 26.

Institutional investors are encouraged to participate in corporate governance, business premises may be inspected for cybersecurity purposes and Beijing Municipality prohibits construction of new residential housing