Liu Yuxiang and Wu Qiong of Haiwen & Partners summarize the national and local policies introduced to support businesses and employers in China to help alleviate the economic impact caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley pass final hurdle to take majority control over local JVs; CBIRC releases insurance asset management product rules as part of new regulatory regime; and MOFCOM publishes draft rules mapping out foreign investment complaints procedure
Insurance asset management products are offered to private investors, domestic law firms are encouraged to expand overseas and extension is offered to R&D tax refund filings.
Guo Yongmao and Zhang Tianyang of Haiwen & Partners highlight tax policies to support manufacturers and service providers that have assisted with the prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as those who have been affected by it
In the second episode of the China Law Podcast, we discuss what obligations employers in China have as they resume normal operations, employers' liability if an employee contracts the virus, as well as the possible ways through which struggling businesses can reduce their costs during these tough times
In the first episode of the China Law Podcast, we discuss Chinese businesses claiming force majeure exemptions to contracts. Should foreign counterparties grant these exemptions? Must they? Or should they sue instead? And perhaps most importantly, would they win?
China steps up measures to contain imported COVID-19 cases; HKEX launches master SPSA service for fund managers; and SAFE eases foreign borrowing regulations for high-tech startups.
