Legal

• Listed companies prepare to disclose their losses

  Listed companies are now required to fully disclose financial risks and losses, which may make investors more cautious about restructuring businesses

  May 04, 2012

• Supreme Court releases top 10 IP cases

  The Supreme People's Court released its Top 10 IP Cases of 2011 on Monday, showing the country's commitment to tackling online infringement

  May 04, 2012

• China question: How can I import products into China under lower tariffs?

  I have heard that China has cut some of its import duties. Which products are affected under the new measures and how can I import products into China under the lower tariffs?

  May 04, 2012

• Cause for concern

  New measures on compulsory licensing clarify the application process, but questions remain over how authorities will grant a licence and under what circumstances. China has yet to grant its first compulsory licence, but a decision earlier this year in India has reminded patent owners of the danger

  May 04, 2012

• In defence of joint ventures

  Since the 1980s the joint venture was the most common route for structuring foreign direct investment into China. Two decades later, are joint ventures still the right choice?

  May 04, 2012

• Foreign investors get $50 billion boost

  The CSRC has raised the amount available to qualified foreign institutional investors to $80 billion. The $50 billion increase is the largest since the launch of the pilot programme in 2002.

  May 04, 2012

• Shanghai boosts brand owners with famous mark system

  For 16 years, Shanghai has been using a draft version of legislation on famous trademarks, but from May 1 the official Measures will add clarity

  May 04, 2012

• Raising safety standards

  The future is uncertain for shipping operators as an Announcement has set out some strict policies to bring the industry in line with international standards

  May 04, 2012

• Evolution: VAT reform changes the economy

  Over the past six months, Shanghai has adopted a full set of laws and regulations for its value added tax pilot programme. The move will help China's economy evolve from a manufacturing hub and encourage the development of modern service sectors

  May 04, 2012

• Evolution: VAT reform changes the economy

  Over the past six months, Shanghai has adopted a full set of laws and regulations for its value added tax pilot programme. The move will help China's economy evolve from a manufacturing hub and encourage the development of modern service sectors

  May 03, 2012