Figuring out how to set up your accounts in China can be tricky if you're not sure about foreign exchange controls. Here, a few experts from Baker & McKenzie and Duan & Duan share their insights on what to note when doing commercial banking in the Mainland
China's government is actively seeking ways to tackle income distribution inequalities, pressuring foreign businesses to reconsider unionisation and collective bargaining practices
The landmark Ningbo decision last year saw China – for the first time and through the Zhejiang court – enforce two PRC-seated awards granted by a foreign arbitral institution. Here, the case handler analyses the arbitration proceeding, offers insights and ponders the possibility of non-Chinese arbitration institutions being able to administer in China
China's insurance regulator has been busy in recent months, releasing a series of legislation that widens investment channels for insurance capital and provides risk management guidelines to insurance funds. The horizon is bright for insurance companies and those benefiting from the fresh injection of capital
With a new interpretation released by the people's court, there is further fine-tuning to the handling of labour dispute cases. In addition to offering new rules on the burden of proof and reining in employees from liberally suing employers, the new interpretation importantly recognises a consensus between parties that declare their true intent
With a new interpretation released by the people's court, there is further fine-tuning to the handling of labour dispute cases. In addition to offering new rules on the burden of proof and reining in employees from liberally suing employers, the new interpretation importantly recognises a consensus between parties that declare their true intent
Last month, I had a wonderful time in Beijing attending our annual China Outbound Summit and hosting the CLP Awards 2010. The JW Marriott venue was impeccable…
As an option for raising cash, IP pledge financing is becoming increasingly more attractive. However, as companies begin to swap their IP rights for loans from banks or financial institutions, there are several issues both sides need to be aware of
New provisions from the Supreme People's Court demonstrate the government's cognisance of the increasing complexity in settling disputes involving foreign-invested enterprises.