Features & Analyses

• Uneasy options - AML enforcement through judicial or administration system?

  When seeking enforcement of China's Anti-monopoly law, complainants face a tough choice: wade through the judicial system or rely on the investigations of the administrative authority? Each has its pros and cons

  January 24, 2011

• New roads open for PE – but still a bumpy ride

  Doors are opening up for private equity (PE) investors, with Shanghai launching a new programme recently that addresses foreign exchange concerns and allows qualified foreign-invested funds to enter the market. However, for PE players, fundamental challenges remain

  January 24, 2011

• Tips for franchising in China

  Two specialists provide advice on what issues to be aware of and what precautions to take when considering franchising in the PRC.

  January 24, 2011

• To be or not to be (a foreign rep office)

  New regulations offer clarity on the administration of foreign representative offices; however, this investment vehicle may no longer be an optimal arrangement for some overseas companies wishing to enter the Chinese market

  January 24, 2011

• The antitrust enforcers' New Year resolutions

  Businesses in China should brace for more work as a new set of antitrust rules increases compliance burdens

  January 24, 2011

• The antitrust enforcers' New Year resolutions

  Businesses in China should brace for more work as a new set of antitrust rules increases compliance burdens

  January 24, 2011

• The Rmb is ready to dominate

  Over the past two years, China has issued numerous policies and programmes to internationalise the yuan. From the proposed Shanghai international bourse to the launch of the Mini-QFII scheme this year, it's clear that China's intent is to bring her currency to the centre of the world stage and align it with the country's growing influence in global trade and finance

  December 14, 2010

• Renewable energy: China's domestic and global power surge

  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

• The laws that made 2010 go round

  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, 2010

• From hiring to firing

  With 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, 2010