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China has become the world's largest mobile communications market. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Information Industry (MII), the…

The fourth phase of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between Hong Kong and the PRC made headline news that trade between the two sides would be further liberalized. But is Hong Kong really given that much of a head-start?

The new rules revises six aspects including increasing the deductible amount for income from contracting for or leasing the operation of enterprises or institutions and clarifying tax returns procedures while further stipulating the duties of withholding agents in relation to tax withheld on the full amount for all personnel.

The PRC government increased its efforts to combat commercial bribery in China by issuing the Opinions on the Launch of Dedicated Work to Tackle Commercial Bribery. Under the new rules what practices should a company adopt when conducting business in China?

The new Measures notably improves protection for computer software importers and supply chains by confirming that customs import duty will not be levied on most data-processing software.

The Measures stipulate the method of determining the dutiable value of imported goods, the transaction valuation method, elements for which the transaction value is to be adjusted and when special buyer/seller relationships are deemed to exist.

Faced with a funding gap of Rmb250 billion (US$31 billion), China plans to introduce new legislation to allow foreign and domestic investors to invest…

The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has circulated a draft notice detailing the requirements for foreign banks to conduct retail business in…

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has issued new regulations that will require China's securities companies to keep their capital provisions,…