Legal

The case between Soho China and Fosun has shown that the transfer of equity without the consent of subsidiary equity-holders evades the right of first refusal. The Judgment may pose a threat to this practice, especially in the real estate sector

The establishment of a foreign-invested enterprise in mainland China can be a formidable task, but a Circular from the State Council may streamline the process and ease the registration burden

The Guangdong Higher Court has ruled in favour of Tencent in its closely watched anti-monopoly case with Qihoo, but as Fang Qi points out, the Court failed to analyse the market correctly

The revised Catalogue expands opportunities for foreign investment across the country's regions and encourages some previously restricted areas of investment. But investors looking to move west need to be aware of the challenges that they face

National legislationConstitution and legal systemProvisions for the Handling of Requests for Judicial Assistance in Civil and Commercial Cases in the Service…

Issued: May 3 2013 Main contents: The Draft suggests new types of Chinese visas:(1) M Visa for business purposes (while F Visa is now just…

Issued: May 8 2013 Main contents: The Draft suggests that if the lawful earnings of a tolled highway are affected by a state's free highway policy,…

Issued: May 24 2013 Main contents: The Draft requires financial institutions and designated non-financial organisations to promptly freeze the capital…

Issued: May 28 2013 Main contents: According to the Draft, MOFCOM may, after the WTO ruling on China's trade remedy, carry out further investigation…