New Guidelines from the China Securities Regulatory Commission include vital reforms that will boost investors by increasing transparency
May 18, 2012
Features & Analyses
The draft amendments to the Copyright Law empower collective management and set new rules for fair use
May 04, 2012I 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?
May 04, 2012New 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
May 04, 2012Since 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?
May 04, 2012The future is uncertain for shipping operators as an Announcement has set out some strict policies to bring the industry in line with international standards
May 04, 2012Over 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
May 04, 2012Over 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
May 03, 2012The 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
March 30, 2012The 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
March 29, 2012