Features & Analyses

As I write this, China president Hu Jintao is at the beginning of his four-day state visit to the US – the first one by a Chinese leader in 13 years.…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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