The release of a tax notice expanding the scope of R&D expenses that are eligible for super deductions shows the government's desire to encourage innovation. Companies should ensure all information concerning its R&D projects is up to date and ready to file
Shanghui's $7.1 billion acquisition of Smithfield was closely scrutinised. Its success should lead to more US investment from Chinese companies and shows how to interact with CFIUS during acquisitions
A new Decision has boosted the protection of consumer data in China and brought the system closer to international standards. Businesses should revise their data privacy policies to avoid being caught out
A new Decision has boosted the protection of consumer data in China and brought the system closer to international standards. Businesses should revise their data privacy policies to avoid being caught out
In a high-profile test of the Anti-monopoly Law, Huawei has successfully fought back against a US company that had filed a patent complaint at the International Trade Commission. Other Chinese companies could follow this lead
A series of reforms should help to restart China's capital markets in 2014. Although the changes are a positive step, they create problems for law firms and leave some serious structural problems unresolved
A series of reforms should help to restart China's capital markets in 2014. Although the changes are a positive step, they create problems for law firms and leave some serious structural problems unresolved
Those who criticise the FTZ negative list as a sign that the zone has been overhyped are missing the point. It is still a big step from a government that is used to being in control
Those who criticise the FTZ negative list as a sign that the zone has been overhyped are missing the point. It is still a big step from a government that is used to being in control
Xi's solution to China's many challenges seems to be to let the market become the decisive force in the economy. Professor Connie Carter believes that persuading the Party to support that move will be difficult