Legal

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

Foreign shipping firms allowed to set up WFOEs in China.

More outbound cross-border Rmb investments expected from FDI earnings.

Onshore oil exploitation pays resource tax.

Export foreign exchange procedures streamlined.

Offshore oil exploitation pays resource tax.

New anti-money laundering measures prohibit equity investment from unlawful fund sources.

Issue of subordinated debt with fixed term by insurance companies tightened.

Listed companies required to set up files of persons with insider information.