Legal

The revised Rules raise the thresholds for the levy of business tax.

More new rules have been published that clarify the cross-border flow of Renminbi and they signal that China has formally opened the channel for cross-border and nation-wide Renminbi foreign direct investment

Be aware that insurance rates vary by location and industry

Maternity leave extended

Debt must be evaluated and verified

Pilot scheme for brokerages allowing margin trading and short selling is expanded

China's consumer code is due for an update. A number of innovations to the current law are being discussed for an upcoming draft, including the right of revocation, data protection and class actions

Overseas state-owned assets and equity shall be held by an enterprise directly under the central government or a subsidiary thereof.

After this summer's backlash against Chinese companies listed in the US, many are considering going private to avoid further negative publicity, decreased valuations and the increased risk of litigation