China Law & Practice attended the Second Advanced China Summit on M&A at the end of last year. Strategy and the climate for M&A were high on the agenda, as well as vital lessons for getting the deal done
China has been gradually opening up to wholly foreign-owned medical institutions, but a lack of policies has made it impossible for foreign investors to tap this market. Finally, a framework is in place in Shanghai's Free Trade Zone
Design patents in Taiwan are becoming broader. This has opened up new opportunities for IP owners who want to maximise the protection available to them
Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act contains several strict provisions relating to written consent requirements that affect foreign companies, even if they are not registered in the jurisdiction
Taiwan needs to reform its healthcare system. Europe and Japan have both set examples in the innovative use of private finance, but the government needs to be aware of the risks
Enforcing final civil judgments that have been made in mainland, Hong Kong and Macau courts in Taiwan can be challenging. As cross-strait disputes increase, businesses need to make sure they have the right dispute resolution clauses in place