Legal

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

The implementation of China's bankruptcy law has been mired by the inconsistent standards and interpretations of various courts. A new set of measures offers more guidance and clarity, especially in pinpointing bankruptcy causes and who assumes the burden of proof

Earlier this year, some Chinese companies listed in the US found their stock prices plunging as a result of short sellers' actions. Meanwhile, short selling has landed in China on its futures exchange and is being induced by the government to develop and improve its capital markets

Earlier this year, some Chinese companies listed in the US found their stock prices plunging as a result of short sellers' actions. Meanwhile, short selling has landed in China on its futures exchange and is being induced by the government to develop and improve its capital markets