As the world meets in Copenhagen, CLP takes its annual look at the issues likely to grab headlines in the year to come, and finds that the future for China is green. In support of a shifting focus to sustainable development, the country's next five-year plan is likely to emphasise cleantech, low-carbon schemes and renewable energy
A newly-published law is a significant step towards better regulation of operational and finance state assets, but implementation is likely to raise accountability, administrative and judicial issues. Further legislation is essential
New rules allow greater investments in China's capital markets and impose a shorter lock-up period, but failure to comply could lead to the loss of QFII status
A finalist for In-House Team of the Year at the recent CLP Awards, Shanda Interactive Entertainment [Shanda Games since its IPO] has enjoyed an extremely busy year closing a series of transactions in an unprecedented investor climate. Shanghai-based general counsel Thomas Yih speaks with CLP
The Robinson Helicopters case finally ended in August when a Californian court upheld a PRC judgment. Although a positive development, this is unlikely to lead to Chinese courts enforcing US judgments