Features & Analyses

  • An Interpretation from the CSRC uses for the first time a doctrine of guilty before innocent for insider trading cases. But with few cases before the courts, it is not clear how effective the Interpretation will be

    November 13, 2012
  • The VAT Programme has expanded rapidly since it started in Shanghai this year. For the first time, it allows companies to offset taxes when using external service providers. Lawrence Hu considers how tax reform affects companies

    November 13, 2012
  • Foreign investors in China face the challenge of dealing with corruption in an unfamiliar business culture. The penalties set out in UK, US and Chinese law are strict, but a comparison of bribery legislation shows what steps can be taken to mitigate risks

    November 13, 2012
  • Foreign investors always want to know how they can get their money out of China, but with foreign exchange policies constantly changing, how should they navigate the complex regulations in place?

    November 13, 2012
  • China's first tier cities are all competing to attract multinationals to set up regional headquarters. Shanghai is leading the race, but how do the policies for each city compare and what incentives are actually on offer?

    November 13, 2012
  • I am thinking of setting up an R&D facility in China. I have read many horror stories about employees leaving with trade secrets. How should I structure my employment contracts to minimise risk?

    November 13, 2012
  • The latest amendments to China's Civil Procedure Law are a response to the increase in civil and commercial litigation. In an exclusive analysis article for China Law & Practice, Ariel Ye and Yu Song assess what affect the amendments will have on case rejections, public interest litigation and the rights of litigants

    November 01, 2012
  • Anti-monopoly is still a new concept in China, but transactional reviews are increasing in importance as the country ascends to the world stage. But it is still unclear what triggers a review, what the process involves and how reviews are changing

    September 12, 2012