The new national property registration system aims to streamline processes and provide a unified database, but it is hampered by the lack of clarity in the implementing rules, which may make the transition difficult
Inward investors have expressed concern about proposals that China will levy a 10% capital gains tax on profits earned by foreign investors, with no opportunity to deduct for losses. While some tax advisers welcomed the clarity, some funds may struggle to pay the higher-than-expected tax bills on gains earned over five years between 2009 and 2014
Foreign banks no longer require a representative office to set up subsidiaries or branches and foreign-invested banks no longer need to allocate minimum capital to set up branches in China
The Supreme People's Court's new judicial interpretations replace previous ones to bring provisions in line with the Patent Law. Updates include clarified court jurisdictions, simplified procedures and increased damages, but guidelines for standard essential patents are still needed
The Supreme People's Court's new judicial interpretations replace previous ones to bring provisions in line with the Patent Law. Updates include clarified court jurisdictions, simplified procedures and increased damages, but guidelines for standard essential patents are still needed
Almost a year after China revised its trademark law, a lack of capacity to handle the huge volume of applications continues to pose an obstacle to reform
While the Ministry of Commerce has expanded on its implementation of restrictive conditions by clarifying procedures and introducing the crown jewel and upfront buyer mechanisms, how it determines its preference for remedies requires further explanation
While the Ministry of Commerce has expanded on its implementation of restrictive conditions by clarifying procedures and introducing the crown jewel and upfront buyer mechanisms, how it determines its preference for remedies requires further explanation
How can I keep my company's information secure and comply with PRC regulations? How do I manage the information of my business partners, third parties and customers to ensure they are protected?