Foreign Direct Investment

For inbound investors, navigating the maze of available structures can be tricky. The development of the PRC Anti-monopoly Law has led to more scrutiny of acquisitions of Chinese companies, causing potential foreign investors to look at other ways of investing in the country; Danone's experience with Wahaha has in turn revealed potential pitfalls for joint ventures

In an exclusive interview with China Law & Practice, Yu Jianlong, vice-chairman and secretary-general of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, speaks to Phil Taylor about the Commission's systems and structure, and how it can fight misperception

In an exclusive interview with China Law & Practice, Yu Jianlong, vice-chairman and secretary-general of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, speaks to Phil Taylor about the Commission's systems and structure, and how it can fight misperception

Relaxation of approval authority creates foreign exchange control niche.

A recent circular relaxes approval authority for foreign-invested venture capital funds. It is the latest in a line of regulatory changes which may create a useful foreign exchange control niche for these enterprises. By Richard Guo, Stephanie Zhu and Flora Qian, Fangda Partners.

Mofcom's delegation circulars have limited effect

Relaxation of approval authority creates foreign exchange control niche.

No more full rebate of VAT to foreign-invested enterprises.

Approval for foreign investments streamlined further.