Legal

New implementing rules for the PRC Patent Law will have a significant impact on foreign companies' China IP strategies. Issues relating to security review procedures and first-filing have been clarified, but penalties are tougher and uncertainties remain abundant

New implementing rules for the PRC Patent Law will have a significant impact on foreign companies' China IP strategies. Issues relating to security review procedures and first-filing have been clarified, but penalties are tougher and uncertainties remain abundant

China raises first instalment of land grant to 50% to prohibit hoarding.

Foreign skilled personnel in Shanghai allowed for a five-year stay.

Government takes significant step toward reform of the foreign-invested partnership rules.

Shanghai allows debt-for-equity swaps by foreign-invested enterprises.

Restrictive conditions may be imposed on a concentration transaction.

SPC Interpretation explains details of the Patent Law.

Beijing allows establishment of PE and VC firms by foreign investors.