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After the foreign-invested company with an investment nature has converted the lawful income derived in China into an increment in registered capital, it may re-invest the same in an enterprise in China.

A recent agreement signed between Chinese and US competition agencies aims to bring effective and consistent enforcement, which will bring greater consumer benefits and legal certainty for businesses. However, coordinated enforcement activities are not likely to occur any time soon

Labour agents and staffing firms play a dynamic function in China's employment space, however many foreign companies continue to misunderstand the relationship. Understanding the importance of selecting the right partner for your labour needs and knowing how to navigate negotiations are key

As one of China's preeminent fund formation hub cities, Tianjin is regarded by many industry participants as an influential barometer for other jurisdictions' private equity-related regulation. The city recently released new measures that enforce stricter supervision on a wide spectrum of fund formation, administrative and operation matters

Parties shall carry out record filing procedures within three months from the date on which their patent licensing contract entered into effect.

The new Law raises individual income tax threshold to Rmb3,500.

New measures set out procedures for registration authority, documentation requirements and the timeframe for the recordation of patent licences in China. Foreign patentees should take note of several administrative points the rules outline

New measures from China's banking regulator aim to prevent financial institutions from becoming over-leveraged, and they provide a clear framework on accountability and detailed guidance rules on disclosure

Recent lawsuits involving remuneration claims by inventors who felt slighted by their employers have highlighted an issue companies should take note of