Joe Simone of SIPS examines recent amendments to China's Trademark Law which focus on bad faith trademark registrations, civil compensation for infringement and disposition of seized goods and equipment – changes intended in part to help resolve the pending trade dispute with the US.
As the U.S. targets Chinese high tech in the escalating trade war, China introduces more tax incentives to boost its domestic software and integrated circuitry sectors.
The People's Bank of China and State Administration of Foreign Exchange have issued draft rules that will allow foreign investors to switch bond investments between China's foreign investment channels.
Troy Rice of SIPS Hong Kong discusses the implications for foreign IP owners of the recent changes to foreign investment, cross-border tech transfer, and trade secrets laws, as well as cross-border agreement drafting considerations in light of these developments.
Against the backdrop of ongoing US trade negotiations, the CBIRC says it will introduce 12 new measures that could significantly open up its banking and insurance sectors to foreign investment.
A new law in January should boost China's cross-border e-commerce, but rules now introduced by SAFE also reflect concerns about controlling capital outflows.
New legislation and judicial rulings on bribery over the past year have impacts on foreign companies doing business in China.
The recent regulation on elderly care services by China's State Council will open up the market, and encourages more foreign investment.
With the country's state pension fund forecast to run dry in 16 years, foreign insurers are being welcomed to knock on China's doors.
With streamlined and registration-based rules issued last month, the new Sci-Tech Board is rapidly attracting IPO applications.
