China Law News

After seven years of waiting, the NPC is expected to pass amendments to the Trademark Law this year. But, after four drafts, some lawyers are still saying that the changes will do more harm than good

After seven years of waiting, the NPC is expected to pass amendments to the Trademark Law this year. But, after four drafts, some lawyers are still saying that the changes will do more harm than good

Several government bodies have issued a Circular over pilot projects for the advance offering of treasury bonds. MOFCOM has issued Provisions to record unfair competitive acts by Chinese companies and the SPC has released an Interpretation over lease financing contracts

CSRC chairman Guo Shuqing stepped down last week. It is unclear why Guo, a dynamic reformer, left and whether his successor will continue his policies

CSRC chairman Guo Shuqing stepped down last week. It is unclear why Guo, a dynamic reformer, left and whether his successor will continue his policies

The CSRC has issued draft Provisions over equity incentives and restraint mechanisms of securities companies. The Commission has also released Measures for the sale of securities investment funds, while the CIRC has issued guidelines for the development plans of insurance companies

China's top regulator is allowing Hong Kong and foreign financial institutions to tap into the country's capital markets, but it is unclear what threshold the foreign institutions will have to meet to be classified as having a principal place of business in Hong Kong

China's top regulator is allowing Hong Kong and foreign financial institutions to tap into the country's capital markets, but it is unclear what threshold the foreign institutions will have to meet to be classified as having a principal place of business in Hong Kong

The CSRC has issued Draft Provisions over asset securitisation and Tentative Measures for the privately raised securities investment fund business, while the NDRC has produced a model outline for offering renminbi-denominated bonds in Hong Kong