Features & Analyses

PRC banks ordered to tighten lending

The new opinions from the State Council encouraging private sector investment allow foreigners to participate, especially if they can offer new technologies, but detailed implementation rules are lacking

Even though new rules on the protection of state secrets fail to fully clarify existing definitions of classified information, they do provide guidance on standards and internal administrative reform for greater consistency across the classification regime

With a heightened focus on executive corruption and the new tort law coming into effect in July, three specialists offer their insights on how foreign senior personnel can protect themselves from liability should their companies run into trouble

Two sub-clauses in the new PRC Tort Liability Law determine for the first time the responsibility of network service providers regarding online infringement matters. But implementation and how the courts interpret unclear aspects of the clauses await testing

Energy service companies are now privy to incentives and governmental support after Chinese authorities issue new policies that encourage businesses to become more environmentally-friendly

The Supreme People's Court is enforcing IP in China, paving the way toward greater clarity on a range of IP issues and providing reassurance that this world superpower is a safe place for IP owners everywhere

The Supreme People's Court is enforcing IP in China, paving the way toward greater clarity on a range of IP issues and providing reassurance that this world superpower is a safe place for IP owners everywhere

Tax authorities across China are strengthening transfer pricing regulations. They are now enforcing the collection of contemporaneous documentation and foreign companies must ensure they prepare these by the deadlines issued