Li Lian Khoo is director of legal and compliance at UBS and a member of the traded products team
February 02, 2010
Features & Analyses
New rules on foreign-invested partnerships have raised hopes of a new investment vehicle for inbound business. But their effectiveness appears limited
February 02, 2010China's highest court has published a judicial interpretation of the PRC Patent Law which gives significant guidance on many issues facing foreign rights owners
February 02, 2010China is showing its dedication to the renewable energy sector through amendments to legislation and the creation of incentives for domestic usage, while importation of renewable energy equipment continues to face difficulties
February 02, 2010A tax circular which seeks to strengthen the administration of tax on income derived from equity transfer may have a profound impact on non-resident investors using offshore vehicles. But the authorities have some legal hurdles to clear
February 02, 2010As its economy continues to grow rapidly, China is looking for more outlets for its foreign exchange reserves. This is a trend which is reflected by recent legislation on overseas investment
February 02, 2010Foreign companies operating in China face the dual challenge of winning business in a highly competitive environment while at the same time conforming to both domestic and international laws against corruption and fraud. An effective ethics and compliance programme is an essential ingredient of success
February 02, 2010Foreign companies operating in China face the dual challenge of winning business in a highly competitive environment while at the same time conforming to both domestic and international laws against corruption and fraud. An effective ethics and compliance programme is an essential ingredient of success
February 02, 2010The awareness of FCPA compliance is reaching a tipping point, but other countries are now entering the arena with their own extra-jurisdictional legislation
December 08, 2009Companies in China have been under pressure to unionise for many years now, and the heat was significantly turned up on foreign enterprises when the ACFTU criticised them for refusing to allow their workers to join unions
December 08, 2009