Features & Analyses

The new 2014 Measures have replaced the approval system for most foreign investment projects with record filing and delegated more authority to local departments. But investors are still waiting for clearer guidelines for criteria and procedure

The Supreme People's Court has issued new rules regarding work-related injury insurance disputes. They streamline judicial standards by clarifying labour relationships, burden of proof and trial procedures, say Jay Chen and Joe Zou

Recent regulatory changes in China's rising logistics and warehousing industry boosted the sector's development, but stricter compliance and investment requirements for land use rights mean investors must reassess risks

Recent regulatory changes in China's rising logistics and warehousing industry boosted the sector's development, but stricter compliance and investment requirements for land use rights mean investors must reassess risks

SAFE's new Circular has eased burdens for foreign-invested enterprises converting foreign exchange in their capital accounts into renminbi, but the rules around business scope still need to be clarified

SAFE's new Circular has eased burdens for foreign-invested enterprises converting foreign exchange in their capital accounts into renminbi, but the rules around business scope still need to be clarified

The CSRC has encouraged the diversification of publicly offered securities investment funds by relaxing rules, allowing new types of funds and enhancing risk control and investor protection. Fund managers should broaden their product portfolios to stay ahead

The CSRC has encouraged the diversification of publicly offered securities investment funds by relaxing rules, allowing new types of funds and enhancing risk control and investor protection. Fund managers should broaden their product portfolios to stay ahead

Companies are now required to publish their business information on an online disclosure platform. While this is a positive step, factors such as the light penalties for non-compliance and standardising the system across all authorities need to be addressed