The new 2014 Measures have replaced the approval system for most foreign investment projects with record filing and delegated more authority to local departments. But investors are still waiting for clearer guidelines for criteria and procedure
SAFE's new Circular has eased burdens for foreign-invested enterprises converting foreign exchange in their capital accounts into renminbi, but the rules around business scope still need to be clarified
SAFE's new Circular has eased burdens for foreign-invested enterprises converting foreign exchange in their capital accounts into renminbi, but the rules around business scope still need to be clarified
The CSRC has encouraged the diversification of publicly offered securities investment funds by relaxing rules, allowing new types of funds and enhancing risk control and investor protection. Fund managers should broaden their product portfolios to stay ahead
The CSRC has encouraged the diversification of publicly offered securities investment funds by relaxing rules, allowing new types of funds and enhancing risk control and investor protection. Fund managers should broaden their product portfolios to stay ahead
Companies are now required to publish their business information on an online disclosure platform. While this is a positive step, factors such as the light penalties for non-compliance and standardising the system across all authorities need to be addressed
Wholly foreign-owned hospitals have been given the green light in certain parts of China. But Nicolas Zhu says many legal uncertainties remain, such as rules regarding acquisition and type of hospitals, foreign doctor licences, local doctor transfers and pricing
Wholly foreign-owned hospitals have been given the green light in certain parts of China. But Nicolas Zhu says many legal uncertainties remain, such as rules regarding acquisition and type of hospitals, foreign doctor licences, local doctor transfers and pricing
New Measures have simplified the regime for private funds in China and enhanced the CSRC's authority. But key issues are left unresolved and confusion over the tripartite regulatory system remains a problem
New Measures have simplified the regime for private funds in China and enhanced the CSRC's authority. But key issues are left unresolved and confusion over the tripartite regulatory system remains a problem