A newly-published law is a significant step towards better regulation of operational and finance state assets, but implementation is likely to raise accountability, administrative and judicial issues. Further legislation is essential
The winners of the seven Deal of the year categories at the China Law & Practice Awards 2009
New rules allow greater investments in China's capital markets and impose a shorter lock-up period, but failure to comply could lead to the loss of QFII status
The winners of the two In-house and eight Team of the year categories at the China Law & Practice Awards 2009
A finalist for In-House Team of the Year at the recent CLP Awards, Shanda Interactive Entertainment [Shanda Games since its IPO] has enjoyed an extremely busy year closing a series of transactions in an unprecedented investor climate. Shanghai-based general counsel Thomas Yih speaks with CLP
The Robinson Helicopters case finally ended in August when a Californian court upheld a PRC judgment. Although a positive development, this is unlikely to lead to Chinese courts enforcing US judgments
Shanghai's infrastructure and rapid development and Beijing's political geography make them attractive bases. But which is better? And what about China's other cities?
Recent high-profile US litigation has highlighted the need for stringent quality control when dealing with Chinese factories or exporters
Obtaining a foreign court judgment against a Chinese party is not much use if it can not be enforced in the PRC. Arbitration is the only realistic way of getting access to your debt
Obtaining a foreign court judgment against a Chinese party is not much use if it can not be enforced in the PRC. Arbitration is the only realistic way of getting access to your debt