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Multinational companies are the target of focus as China beefs up regulations and reporting requirements to crack down on avoidance and close transfer pricing loopholes. 中国加强法规和申报规定来打击避税，填补转让定价漏洞，跨国公司成为重点目标。

The second draft leaves certain aspects vague, targets business information and requires national security reviews. Lawyers advise MNCs to have risk management protocols for cross-border data transfers

The SAIC has clarified the e-commerce 7-day return policy, local AICs have begun accepting trademark registration applications, and the National Social Security Fund has tightened trust loan security requirements

What is the best approach to litigation for a foreign company in China? What are the risks and restrictions to be aware of when drawing up a dispute resolution clause and selecting a forum? What specific features related to proceedings, jurisdiction and enforcement must a party take into account?

SPC concluded the trial of its first integrated circuit layout design case in 2015.

In its latest report the Supreme People's Court explains the new patent, trademark and copyright concepts explored through the year's most complex and major IP disputes

This week the State Council encouraged local governments to invest in startups, a Rmb350 billion fund for restructuring SOEs was established and Dalian Wanda partnered with Sony Pictures to finance and market movies

China has simplified the approval process to record filing for all foreign investments outside the negative list. Investors are advised to plan ahead for the impact on deals, compliance, and the regulatory kinks to be ironed out in the transition to a unified national regime