Legal

The Beijing IP Court's decision to reject Trunkbow's “Weixin” trademark - even though it was filed before Tencent's - has caused controversy, but one thing is clear: judges are increasingly taking into account consumers' welfare and not necessarily going by the book

The Beijing IP Court's decision to reject Trunkbow's “Weixin” trademark - even though it was filed before Tencent's - has caused controversy, but one thing is clear: judges are increasingly taking into account consumers' welfare and not necessarily going by the book

Insurance capital allowed to invest in venture capital.

The State Council has expanded the infrastructure sectors open to public-private partnerships and the PRC Advertising Law and Food Safety Law have been amended

All corporate legal persons are allowed to offer bonds.

The SAIC's new guidelines make it mandatory for dominant market players to license their IP rights. Companies – high tech and pharmaceutical in particular – will need to be careful to avoid AML investigations

The SAIC's new guidelines make it mandatory for dominant market players to license their IP rights. Companies – high tech and pharmaceutical in particular – will need to be careful to avoid AML investigations

State Council promotes the use of enterprise standards.

Guangdong is the first province to implement a negative list for investments.