The Provisions underline the PRC's concern over inbound M&A activities. It adds extra regulations to the administration system, determination of qualified FIEs, certain M&A activities, and foreign exchange registration.
Suzhou, located in China's Jiangsu province (80 kilometres west of Shanghai), tops the rankings in the list of 'China's 20 Most Attractive Cities for Foreign…
Foreign investment by Chinese companies (excluding banks) jumped 123% to US$12.3 billion in 2005, according to a report released by China's Ministry of…
Issued: July 11 2006Main contents: The Opinions comprise four sections on:1. Regulating the Entry of Foreign Investment into the Real Property Market;2.…
From September 8 2006, share swaps will be allowed instead of cash payment when foreign companies merge with or acquire PRC companies, according to the…
Issued: May 28 2006Main contents: The Circular specifies the procedures for foreign-invested banks applying to engage in the provision of overseas financial…
Listed state-owned enterprises (SOEs) present strategic foreign investors with attractive investment opportunities, as they seem to have a pricing advantage and better corporate governance compared with domestic private companies. However, what challenges are involved in acquiring a minority stake in a listed SOE?
Foreign human resources firms such as Manpower are now allowed to control joint venture firms (JVs) with stakes of up to 70% if they agree to register…