Features & Analyses

  • The Supreme People's Court recently released its annual IP report, clarifying how the law should be interpreted in various disputes and setting a standard for local courts to follow

    June 01, 2011
  • The Supreme People's Court recently released its annual IP report, clarifying how the law should be interpreted in various disputes and setting a standard for local courts to follow

    May 31, 2011
  • The draft of the new foreign investment industrial guidance catalogue is finally here. High-end manufacturing, environmentally-friendly and new energy-related industries shape the list of strategic emerging areas that the Chinese government is encouraging foreign investment in

    May 04, 2011
  • New regulations from banking and insurance authorities aim to better monitor the burgeoning bancassurance market. Foreign insurance companies can expect a long-term and robust relationship with regulators if they cooperate, and are advised to develop suitable products for Chinese customers and lend their experience to the market

    May 04, 2011
  • Three trade specialists share their insights on what steps to take if the Chinese government initiates an anti-dumping investigation on your exports

    May 04, 2011
  • A new one sentence supplement to China's criminal law ramps up the government's anti-bribery campaign, extending its reach to punishing Chinese citizens or entities who attempt to bribe government officials outside China. But, several key terms lack definition and enforcement remains a challenge

    May 04, 2011
  • China's 12th Five-year Plan brings about opportunities and challenges as its economy and social development face significant transitions. Foreign investment remains a principal issue on the government's agenda, as evidenced by the recent release of the draft amendments to the foreign investment guidance catalogue

    May 04, 2011
  • China's 12th Five-year Plan brings about opportunities and challenges as its economy and social development face significant transitions. Foreign investment remains a principal issue on the government's agenda, as evidenced by the recent release of the draft amendments to the foreign investment guidance catalogue

    May 03, 2011
  • When a PRC industrial company purchased a European chemicals producer, it utilised an advanced acquisition strategy that included a complex debt restructuring. It also had to convince Chinese regulators the strategy was workable

    April 05, 2011
  • Two specialists detail what options are available to you when combatting infringers and the first steps you should take

    April 05, 2011