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Claimant's burden of proof may be reduced for monopolistic agreements that have serious anti-competitive effects.

The first rural joint venture bank has opened in Ningbo – a sign of the increasing modernisation in China's regions

Enterprises required to fund and staff an employment dispute mediation committee.

Pre-tax allocation of loan loss reserves for lease financing receivables allowed for financial enterprises.

Internet investment scams are on the rise in China. Protecting your business's reputation is of paramount importance, as the scams work quickly and seek to gain as much money as possible, before the fraudsters can be traced

I would like to get my trademark recognised as well-known in China. I have heard it is possible to do this through a judicial or an administrative procedure. Which is the best route to choose and what evidence do I need to provide to obtain the status?

A new government circular has mandated nationwide filing for all private equity funds. Although the first national rule to regulate PE funds in China is a step forward, crucial questions remain unanswered

NDRC issues the first nationwide circular on private equity investment enterprises regulating the establishment of equity investment enterprises and limitation on the number of investors.

New provisions for the negotiation and mediation of labour disputes could mean extra costs but long-term benefits for enterprises in China