The arrest of Rio Tinto's Stern Hu shows that when a non-Chinese national employed by a foreign company is detained in China, it makes headlines. But the PRC's criminal penalties for trade secret offences are nothing new
Foreign investors can be caught out by China's registered capital or reserve fund requirements. Where an investment with funding primarily obtained from outside mainland China produces cash investment returns, the onshore structure may restrict the amount of cash that can be remitted out of the country
China's legal market is becoming ever more active, with domestic firms using a range of strategies to boost their market share and compete with the larger players
A new online inquiry database for judgment debtors should bring greater transparency to debt collection in China and is a sign of more improvements to come
Chinese law includes regulations on internet and email privacy protection. Employers should watch out for the possibility of disputes when they monitor employees' online activities
New guidelines issued by the State Council clarify the framework to be used in defining the relevant market. Ken Dai of Zhongyin Law Firm analyses the rules
Good legal advice on customs-related issues should be part of any foreign company's investment strategy. Unfortunately it can be hard to find in mainland China. China Law & Practice spoke to Deming Zhao, senior partner of HaoLiWen PRC Attorneys, about his firm's success in providing such advice to corporate clients
When acquiring state-owned equity interests from their partners, private investors must protect their pre-emptive rights in order to control costs and manage risk