Legal

Multinational companies in China may have to choose between a heavy tax hit and the risks of local employment contracts for expat workers

Flexible offshore capital structures are likely to be attractive

Changes to foreign investment rules “helpful” for Chinese companies

Purchase of Chinese products required for government procurement.

Lower start-up capital required for commercial residential property projects.

State Council proposes the levy of environmental tax and property tax.

Important foreign-related cases should be reported swiftly to the superior courts.

Mofcom delegates the approval of FIEs of service sectors to local authorities.

Shenzhen Gem has more stringent rules on delisting.