Legal

The second draft of the Environmental Protection Law is under review, with 12 new articles, including daily fines for enterprises. SAFE has removed approval requirements for service trade payments and the State Council has abolished or delegated 50 approval items

As 85 Chinese corporations make the Fortune Global 500 list, many are wondering how much power state-owned enterprises actually have. The government has stepped up its corruption crackdown and AstraZeneca has visited by the authorities amid the GSK bribery investigations

State Council continues to implement stable and sound monetary policy.

The firm of the year shortlists for China's most prestigious legal awards have been finalised. Find out who made the cut and stay tuned for teams, deals and regional firms of the year shortlists in the coming weeks

A series of high-profile investigations from the NDRC has led companies to worry about pricing. Early action when an investigation starts is crucial, as is awareness of how China's Anti-monopoly law works

A series of high-profile investigations from the NDRC has led companies to worry about pricing. Early action when an investigation starts is crucial, as is awareness of how China's Anti-monopoly law works

China outbound investment reaches $84 billion in a report from UN Trade and Development Conference and Hong Kong firms may be allowed to merge and advise on PRC law in Guangdong

The CSRC has released two Guidelines for the trading of treasury bond futures. The CIRC has also released Measures for dealing with insurance consumer complaints

Draft Regulations from the State Council shows the government's commitment to increasing regulation of foreigners employed in China