Legal

2010 is shaping up to be a significant year for China's capital markets, as they continue their struggle back to life after 10 months' inactivity

In China, it is important to attempt to reach a negotiated settlement before starting litigation or arbitration proceedings. A recent court opinion highlights the possibility of using mediation in the event of a commercial dispute

These Measures shall apply to non-tax-residents with tax obligations in China that wish to avail themselves of the treatment under the agreements for the avoidance of double taxation executed by China with foreign governments and regions.

Product liability issues can lead to lawsuits at home, but there are things that can be done to ensure quality control and manufacturing processes are up to standard

Labelling for staple and non-staple foodstuffs exclusively for infants/small children and for other specific population segments shall additionally indicate the main nutrients and their quantities.

Making predictions is difficult, particularly in the midst of one of history's worst economic downturns. CLP looks back at the most significant points from last year's article, New directions

Continuing to drive membership of the Chinese chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), Beijing-based Lawrence Liu also acts as general counsel at China's largest military and civilian integrated system provider, China Electronic System Engineering Corp (CESEC)

China's top leadership is now working on the country's next five-year plan, and it looks likely to be a green one

In September, Société Générale won CLP's international in-house team of the year award. Phil Taylor recently spoke with the bank's regional general counsel for Asia, Ferheen Mahomed