Features & Analyses

Amendments to China's insurance law have been under discussion for a decade. But some changes may have been rushed through to meet the demands of a struggling economy.

China's developing IP system faces some big tests in 2009. Janice Qu and Peter Ollier spoke with SIPO commissioner Tian Lipu about patent amendments, the National IP Strategy and the Office's global role

New measures covering the administration of outbound investment promise faster and simpler review of many small to medium-size PRC direct investments abroad, and more careful review of others. By Neal Stender, Lin Lawrence Zhou and Yan Zeng, of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Two new sets of guidelines will further streamline the process for approval of foreign investments, but some additional restrictions have been added. By Jonathan Z Zhou, Jessica Xu and Kevin Troy, Fangda Partners.

China's revised insurance law clarifies many important details for insurance companies and gives more power to the regulator to deal with errant foreign institutions. By Chen Xin and Maarten Roos, Wang Jing & Co Shanghai Office.

China's rejection of Coca-Cola's bid for Huiyuan Juice on anti-monopoly grounds stirred debate on protectionism, and raised unwarranted concerns about future M&A activity in the country

China's rejection of Coca-Cola's bid for Huiyuan Juice on anti-monopoly grounds stirred debate on protectionism, and raised unwarranted concerns about future M&A activity in the country

Before starting any programme of mass lay-offs in China, companies must be aware of the legal issues and the appropriate procedures to follow. By Nancy Sun and Kirsten Gao, Minter Ellison, Shanghai.

The Shanghai government has announced a set of incentives to attract more multinational companies to establish their headquarters in the city. By Laura Yuan, King & Wood.