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…
September 02, 2006
Foreign Direct Investment
Issued: May 28 2006Main contents: The Circular specifies the procedures for foreign-invested banks applying to engage in the provision of overseas financial…
September 02, 2006Listed 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?
September 02, 2006Foreign 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…
September 02, 2006New rules currently under review by the State Council on large-scale shopping outlets could impede expansion plans by foreign retailers such as Wal-Mart…
September 02, 2006The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has circulated a draft notice detailing the requirements for foreign banks to conduct retail business in…
September 02, 2006Faced with a funding gap of Rmb250 billion (US$31 billion), China plans to introduce new legislation to allow foreign and domestic investors to invest…
September 02, 2006By the end of 2006, pursuant to its agreement with the World Trade Organization, China will allow foreign companies into the business of distributing petrol…
September 02, 2006Promulgated: May 26 2006Effective: July 1 2006Main contents: The Supplementary Provisions allow companies with an investment nature to make strategic investments…
September 02, 2006The fourth phase of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between Hong Kong and the PRC made headline news that trade between the two sides would be further liberalized. But is Hong Kong really given that much of a head-start?
September 02, 2006