New Measures from SIPO could see invention patents granted in a year, but questions remain over how many applications examiners can push through that quickly
September 12, 2012
Legal
A new Announcement has lowered withholding tax in China, but foreign companies still need to comply with strict regulations from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange
September 12, 2012The Social Insurance Law received a mixed reception from foreigners worried about increased tax burdens. Many provinces have yet to issue implementing regulations, but new international agreements to end double contributions could change that
September 12, 2012Chinese outbound investment has grown exponentially in the past two years, but as domestic companies become more ambitious, does Hong Kong still have a role to play?
September 12, 2012New Provisions have created competition between brokers by allowing foreign institutional investors to use more than one securities dealer
September 12, 2012For the first time, the SAT provides for the direct recognition of a beneficial owner without references and analysis.
September 12, 2012Anti-monopoly is still a new concept in China, but transactional reviews are increasing in importance as the country ascends to the world stage. But it is still unclear what triggers a review, what the process involves and how reviews are changing
September 12, 2012New draft Regulations will allow companies listed in China to offer stock ownership plans that could increase staff retention, but without additional incentives employees may be reluctant to participate
September 12, 2012I am suing a company in its home town. The company is a big employer. How can I avoid a situation where lots of negative publicity is created that could put pressure on the judge hearing the case?
September 12, 2012The limit on the total of the holdings of the A shares of a single listed company by all QFIIs is now increased from 20% to 30% of the listed company's total shares. The qualification thresholds for QFIIs have also been relaxed.
September 12, 2012