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The SPC has released an Interpretation on the Law during employment disputes and an Official Reply on accepting debt claims from tax arrears of bankrupt enterprises. The State Administration of Taxation also produced an announcement on the beneficial owner in tax agreements.

After ten years, the NPC has finally passed an Immigration Law providing a unified platform for managing immigration. China Law & Practice spoke with two leading employment lawyers to determine how the Law will affect immigration policies

The CSRC has released a draft Circular on securities investments and the Standing Committee of the NPC a new draft of the PRC Securities Investment Fund Law. In addition, new rules may open up the investment of private capital in publishing

The National Copyright Administration has caved in to the demands of the musicians in its latest Draft to the Law, but key provisions on licensing and software are causing concern

National legislation IndustriesConditions for Entry into the Wine Industry 葡萄酒行业准入条件 L5700/12.05.29 Trial Measures for Oversight of the…

Maternity leave for female workers extended from 90 to 98 days.

Market access threshold of insurance intermediaries raised to Rmb50 million.

Private investors may establish for-profit or not-for-profit hospitals.

Natural persons allowed to register .cn domain names.