Foreign Direct Investment

Shanghui's $7.1 billion acquisition of Smithfield was closely scrutinised. Its success should lead to more US investment from Chinese companies and shows how to interact with CFIUS during acquisitions

The Negative List specifies foreign investment projects that are restricted or prohibited in the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone.

Last week China Law & Practice considered the policy change over wholly foreign-owned medical institutions in the Free Trade Zone. But how attractive is the move to foreign investors and what do they need to know?

Last week China Law & Practice considered the policy change over wholly foreign-owned medical institutions in the Free Trade Zone. But how attractive is the move to foreign investors and what do they need to know?

The country has been gradually opening-up to wholly foreign-owned medical institutions, but a lack of polices has made it impossible for foreign investors to tap this market. Finally, a framework is in place in Shanghai's Free Trade Zone

The country has been gradually opening-up to wholly foreign-owned medical institutions, but a lack of polices has made it impossible for foreign investors to tap this market. Finally, a framework is in place in Shanghai's Free Trade Zone

Individuals are allowed to engage in securities investment overseas.

FIEs required to give an undertaking before allowed establishment.

The buzz surrounding the Free Trade Zone in Shanghai has caused foreign companies to rethink their China strategy. Should companies move into the zone immediately or wait for clearer policies to emerge?