The manufacture and export of clean energy technologies continues to rise; and further challenges await foreign competitors in 2011 in the services and financing sectors
December 14, 2010
Features & Analyses
As this year draws to a close, we look forward to 2011 and the new goals the Central Committee has put forth in the draft of its 12th Five Year Plan. These…
December 14, 2010With labour reform a conspicuous theme this year in China, companies operating in the PRC should keep a constant eye on shifting policies and re-visit the employment process from beginning to end to ensure compliance
December 14, 2010It's been a busy year for tax authorities in 2010 and next year will be no different. Foreign companies are no longer privy to preferential tax treatments and non-resident enterprises can expect tightening on indirect equity transfers, treaty benefits and transfer pricing audits
December 14, 2010Foreign investors remain concerned about China's indigenous innovation policies, especially since promoting strategic emerging domestic industries is likely to be a key focus of the country's next Five-Year Plan
December 14, 2010Three specialists offer tips on fraud prevention and provide insights on how to spot signs if there is fraudulent activity occurring within your company.
December 14, 2010China's new social insurance law demonstrates the government's aim to promote equality among all those residing in China, however, more regulations are needed to implement the principles of coverage
December 14, 2010The codification of China's civil law took a big step forward with Beijing's release of its hallmark statute on conflict rules. The government is now more flexible in dealing with foreign-related civil relationships, but party autonomy limitations are likely to affect judicial practice
December 14, 2010At this year's China Outbound Summit, held in Beijing on September 16, nearly all of the panelists highlighted the importance of properly planning for post-merger integration (PMI). As China's appetite for overseas buying grows and PRC companies increasingly roam offshore for targets, it is imperative they consider PMI details earlier along the deal course and allocate sufficient resources to PMI-planning
December 14, 2010A new circular eases the approval process for overseas players engaging in online sales and business through vending machines. It clarifies the types of business activities foreign enterprises can partake in, but still lacks guidelines on what distinguishes a for-profit internet content provider from a non-profit one
December 14, 2010