Legal

  • Hong Kong-listed China Yurun Food Group, a meat product manufacturer headquartered in Nanjing, has raised HK$3.51 billion (US$450 million) through a sale…

    December 14, 2010
  • Over the past two years, China has issued numerous policies and programmes to internationalise the yuan. From the proposed Shanghai international bourse to the launch of the Mini-QFII scheme this year, it's clear that China's intent is to bring her currency to the centre of the world stage and align it with the country's growing influence in global trade and finance

    December 14, 2010
  • With labour reform a conspicuous theme this year in China, companies operating in the PRC should keep a constant eye on shifting policies and re-visit the employment process from beginning to end to ensure compliance

    December 14, 2010
  • It's been a busy year for tax authorities in 2010 and next year will be no different. Foreign companies are no longer privy to preferential tax treatments and non-resident enterprises can expect tightening on indirect equity transfers, treaty benefits and transfer pricing audits

    December 14, 2010
  • Foreign investors remain concerned about China's indigenous innovation policies, especially since promoting strategic emerging domestic industries is likely to be a key focus of the country's next Five-Year Plan

    December 14, 2010
  • China's new social insurance law demonstrates the government's aim to promote equality among all those residing in China, however, more regulations are needed to implement the principles of coverage

    December 14, 2010