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Many Chinese semiconductor producers lack IP portfolios rendering them increasingly vulnerable to infringement claims by their foreign rivals. The IP war has begun.

Chinese tax officials say that they will submit their unified draft tax legislation to parliament in March 2007. The revisions were reviewed by lawmakers…

Many Chinese semiconductor producers lack IP portfolios rendering them increasingly vulnerable to infringement claims by their foreign rivals. The IP war has begun.

More detailed rules on the operation of renminbi business by foreign-invested banks.

QFIIs no longer given preference as investors in Chinese banks.

Greater market access for Hong Kong and Macao air transport sales agencies.

Challenges ahead to bring PRC companies in compliance with internationally-accepted best practices.

Challenges ahead to bring PRC companies in compliance with internationally-accepted best practices.

Regulatory authorities have responded with legislation on exchange forwards and swaps. Will the authorities liberalize constraints on the derivative markets to meet international market standards?