Corporate Governance
State Council relaxes approval requirements for foreign projects.
January 16, 2014The Negative List specifies foreign investment projects that are restricted or prohibited in the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone.
January 16, 2014China allows issuance of preference shares.
December 17, 2013FIEs required to give an undertaking before allowed establishment.
December 11, 2013Registration of subscribed for registered capital to be implemented on a trial basis in the free trade zone.
November 12, 2013The Zone selects the financial services, shipping services, trade services, professional services, cultural services and social services sectors for increased liberalisation.
October 31, 2013State Council suppresses bureaucratic approval requirements.
October 04, 2013China establishes its first free trade zone in Shanghai.
September 10, 2013The establishment of a foreign-invested enterprise in mainland China can be a formidable task, but a Circular from the State Council may streamline the process and ease the registration burden
July 16, 2013