Legal

Mainland China and Hong Kong/Macao make progress in reciprocal enforcement of judgments

Marital or maternity status may not be asked when hiring female employees

Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing is targeted at funding of new financial institutions

The People's Bank of China will roll out an ambitious plan for fintech following enthusiasm during the Two Sessions.

Residency rules clarified for individuals without a residence in China

David Liu and Tianxiao Jin of FuJae Partners examine the major amendments to the Individual Income Tax Law, its Implementing Regulations and new supplemental tax circulars, and their impact on expatriate taxpayers

China adopts new rules for patent agencies; new CSRC boss Yi Huiman warns of market risks; and the government is urged to relax rules on ride-hailing driver services.

Registered capital requirement for futures companies is raised, usable area shall be adopted for sale of residential housing and marital or maternity status may not be asked when hiring female employees

Authorities have shut down batches of P2P platforms as defaults mount. A full regulatory review is expected to complete by end of March.