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September 11, 2012
Legal
When the Law comes into effect on July 1 2013, the work-type residence permits of foreigners will be valid from 90 days to five years while the non-work-type residence permits will be valid from 180 days to five years.
September 11, 2012Michael Hickman and Lesli Ligorner provide foreign investors with a guide to setting up a R&D facility in China. They consider location, IP and labour issues, and give crucial advice for protecting the facility's creations
September 11, 2012While the Ministry of Commerce's recent mention of the variable interest equity structure is important, its implications have been exaggerated say counsel
September 08, 2012Chinese car maker Jinbei has set up a joint venture in Russia. David Tring spoke with the lawyer who advised Jinbei about the complexities of the deal about why companies are looking across the northern border
September 07, 2012The National People's Congress passed the second revision to the Civil Procedure Law establishing a system for public interest litigation, while the Shanghai Stock Exchange has issued Draft Guidelines for listed companies to enjoy fast-track treatment
September 07, 2012A securities finance programme launched today will boost margin trading while the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges have clarified rules on securities lending. Shenzhen has also issued the first regional regulations on sexual equality
August 31, 2012Zhang Jixing, director general of Sinopec's legal department, spoke with China Law & Practice on sustainable development, globalisation and pioneering bond deals
August 16, 2012The CSRC has released Measures opening up the wealth management sector to futures companies, while SAFE has issued an Announcement removing verification procedures of foreign exchange received from exports.
August 16, 2012The China Securities and Regulatory Commission has issued draft Measures allowing employees to enjoy shareholding schemes. The China Insurance and Regulatory Commission has also released Measures disallowing shareholders of insurance companies to sell privately offered bonds to their own company
August 10, 2012