Venture capital firm partners may pay tax on an investment fund basis, Hong Kong and Macao law firms are allowed cooperation throughout China, and mainland China and Hong Kong/Macao make progress in reciprocal enforcement of judgments
Improved cooperation in judicial assistance over civil and commercial matters between courts in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong; chambers of commerce to play a bigger role in resolving economic disputes in the private sector; and national database enforces court orders more quickly.
Chinese economic growth hits 28-year low; report reveals China's plan to eliminate trade deficit in six years; and Shenzhen launched a new bankruptcy court.
Eleven pilot cities will carry out centralized procurement of pharmaceuticals, Shanghai sets up a mechanism for model securities dispute judgments and Zhuhai allows foreign PE firms to raise funds in China
China sets establishment requirements for movie theater chains and online short video platforms need to conduct content reviews
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.
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
A new draft law prohibits forced tech transfer; PBOC cuts bank reserve to release liquidity; and a new IP court tackles appeal cases.
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
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
