I have heard that China has cut some of its import duties. Which products are affected under the new measures and how can I import products into China under the lower tariffs?
New measures on compulsory licensing clarify the application process, but questions remain over how authorities will grant a licence and under what circumstances. China has yet to grant its first compulsory licence, but a decision earlier this year in India has reminded patent owners of the danger
Since the 1980s the joint venture was the most common route for structuring foreign direct investment into China. Two decades later, are joint ventures still the right choice?
The future is uncertain for shipping operators as an Announcement has set out some strict policies to bring the industry in line with international standards
Over the past six months, Shanghai has adopted a full set of laws and regulations for its value added tax pilot programme. The move will help China's economy evolve from a manufacturing hub and encourage the development of modern service sectors
Over the past six months, Shanghai has adopted a full set of laws and regulations for its value added tax pilot programme. The move will help China's economy evolve from a manufacturing hub and encourage the development of modern service sectors
The Advertising Provisions are the latest in a series of regulations issued by the Chinese government in this area. With so many platforms available for advertising in China, the Provisions will help catch non-compliant advertisements before the public see them
The Supreme People's Court's latest Opinion on IP infringement contains many small steps forward for patent owners in China and should increase judicial predictability and consistency, but the crackdown on preliminary injunctions is a step backwards
With the rise of Chinese state owned enterprises and private corporations, CIETAC is likely to become increasingly important; the 2012 revision seeks to bring the CIETAC Rules in line with best practices in international arbitration
The PRC Trademark Law has been under review since 2005, but the proposed changes fail to address three of the biggest problems faced by trademark owners: well-known trademark recognition, bad faith filing and OEM infringement. Reforms to these big three could transform the Trademark Law and the business environment