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A delegation of high-level business leaders from Hong Kong and the US met with Guangdong Party Secretary Wang Yang in Guangdong to discuss business opportunities…

Ambush marketers, by loose association with an international sporting event, can claim the same benefits of advertising as an official sponsor who will have paid a great deal for that status. This can result in the misappropriation of intellectual property, and allows a marketer to unfairly capitalize on the publicity surrounding an event, such as the Olympics. As China gears up for the Beijing games, this is an important issue that needs to be addressed.

In response to the rapid development of the banking industry in the PRC, new rules were promulgated on February 4 2008 to address a number of related issues. Several of China's top lawyers shared their views on the new Guidelines for the Consolidated Supervision of Banks (Trial Implementation).

With so many airlines operating in the PRC, private airlines find it hard to make profit amidst the many state-run competitors. In spite of liberalization, financing and cumbersome regulatory procedures have failed to produce a level playing field. To further enhance the aviation industry, these problems must be addressed in order to give private airlines more room to grow.

Recent legislative activities from China

Law firms and investment banks work together on real estate deal

Law firms and investment banks work together on real estate deal

A look at recently introduced legislation.

Foreign investors must prepare to take a long-term view if they are interested in investing in the PRC real estate market, due to the central government's credit tightening, said Ashley Howlett, partner at Jones Day.