Foreign Direct Investment

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…

New rules currently under review by the State Council on large-scale shopping outlets could impede expansion plans by foreign retailers such as Wal-Mart…

The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has circulated a draft notice detailing the requirements for foreign banks to conduct retail business in…

Faced with a funding gap of Rmb250 billion (US$31 billion), China plans to introduce new legislation to allow foreign and domestic investors to invest…

By the end of 2006, pursuant to its agreement with the World Trade Organization, China will allow foreign companies into the business of distributing petrol…

Promulgated: May 26 2006Effective: July 1 2006Main contents: The Supplementary Provisions allow companies with an investment nature to make strategic investments…

The 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?

The Supplementary Provisions relaxes pre-requisite for foreign investment in the PRC, eligibility of investment companies being recognized as regional headquarters and foreign exchange control procedures.

The PRC government increased its efforts to combat commercial bribery in China by issuing the Opinions on the Launch of Dedicated Work to Tackle Commercial Bribery. Under the new rules what practices should a company adopt when conducting business in China?