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U.S., EU risk igniting trade battle if they fail to accept China as a market economy next month

First set of measures on P2P lending.

First set of measures on P2P lending.

The SAT has set stricter criteria for advance pricing, the SAIC has permitted non-restricted FIEs to directly apply for business registration and the NDRC has published a draft negative list for internet market access

HuanDong Gao, SVP and general counsel of Walmart eCommerce & Yihaodian, shares insight into the JD.com deal, MOFCOM remedies, Shanghai FTZ establishment, and China's ever-evolving online marketplace. 沃尔玛电子商务与一号店高级副总裁及总法律顾问高唤栋分享对京东网站交易、商务部补救措施、上海自贸区建设和中国不断变化的网上市场的见解。

The German economics ministry revoked its approval of the $740M semiconductor deal, the race between Didi and Tencent-backed Ofo and Mobike was discussed, Amazon launched Prime free-shipping in China, the NPC reviewed pro-SME legislation and the State Council drafted a revised food safety law

China's financial regulators have set strict limits for peer-to-peer lending internet platforms by setting qualifications, imposing caps and clarifying liability

While China's move to a filing regime benefits most foreign-invested enterprises, other approval requirements require careful attention

The State Council has regulated debt-for-equity swaps, the MOF has pushed for enhancing the government's contractual performance in PPP and heavier tax obligations have been proposed for high income earners