Legal

Taiwanese businesses often invest into mainland China indirectly as it can offer them enhanced protection through bilateral agreements. But new Measures have reduced concerns and may open up opportunities for foreign investors

The FCPA's broad interpretation of what constitutes a foreign official includes any employee of a state-owned enterprise. Companies doing business in China need to understand the risks and uncertainties

IPOs are the exit of choice for PE investors, but with a backlog of over 600 companies waiting to list, PE sponsors are now focusing on non-IPO exits. But how viable are these other exits and what advantages do they offer?

The Provisions regulate the engagement in public securities fund management by securities companies, insurance companies, private equity firms and venture capital firms.

Securities investment fund management companies, futures companies, commercial banks, insurance companies and trust companies allowed in engage in asset securitisation.

Officials in the western city of Chengdu have used an enhanced IP system to attract foreign investors. David Tring spoke to Ding Xiaobin from the city's Science & Technology Bureau to find out more about the initiative

SAFE has issued a Circular simplifying foreign debt registration. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has released a draft on consumer rights and the CSRC has produced draft Measures on the operation of public securities investment funds

The Ministry of Commerce has set out what merger applications can be classed as simple cases, but has not yet clarified what the streamlined approval process will look like

The Ministry of Commerce has set out what merger applications can be classed as simple cases, but has not yet clarified what the streamlined approval process will look like