China's developing IP system faces some big tests in 2009. Janice Qu and Peter Ollier spoke with SIPO commissioner Tian Lipu about patent amendments, the National IP Strategy and the Office's global role
April 16, 2009
Features & Analyses
New measures covering the administration of outbound investment promise faster and simpler review of many small to medium-size PRC direct investments abroad, and more careful review of others. By Neal Stender, Lin Lawrence Zhou and Yan Zeng, of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
April 16, 2009Two new sets of guidelines will further streamline the process for approval of foreign investments, but some additional restrictions have been added. By Jonathan Z Zhou, Jessica Xu and Kevin Troy, Fangda Partners.
April 16, 2009China's revised insurance law clarifies many important details for insurance companies and gives more power to the regulator to deal with errant foreign institutions. By Chen Xin and Maarten Roos, Wang Jing & Co Shanghai Office.
April 16, 2009China's rejection of Coca-Cola's bid for Huiyuan Juice on anti-monopoly grounds stirred debate on protectionism, and raised unwarranted concerns about future M&A activity in the country
April 16, 2009China's rejection of Coca-Cola's bid for Huiyuan Juice on anti-monopoly grounds stirred debate on protectionism, and raised unwarranted concerns about future M&A activity in the country
April 15, 2009Before starting any programme of mass lay-offs in China, companies must be aware of the legal issues and the appropriate procedures to follow. By Nancy Sun and Kirsten Gao, Minter Ellison, Shanghai.
March 17, 2009The Shanghai government has announced a set of incentives to attract more multinational companies to establish their headquarters in the city. By Laura Yuan, King & Wood.
March 17, 2009Foreign companies are contemplating how to restructure their loss-making or low-profit China operations. There are several good options available, and several unwise choices, too. By Ghislain de Mareuil and Julie Tong, DLA Piper, Shanghai.
March 17, 2009New measures formalise and streamline the process for making capital contributions using equity, although they may raise approval issues for foreign-invested enterprises.
March 17, 2009