Legislation

National LegislationACCOUNTINGChinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Circular on Duly Handling the Audit of Accounting Statements of Listed…

This interpretation sets out who is entitled to sue in court when a right in the new variety of plant has been infringed, what constitutes an infringement, how specialized issues are resolved, and what remedies are available.

The Interpretation addresses the adjudication of civil unfair competition cases includimg counterfeits, falsified advertisement, trade secrets, defamation.

Mainland financial institutions allowed to issue renminbi-denominated bonds in Hong Kong.

Banking regulatory authorities given more power.

Listed companies required to set up management mechanisms for information disclosure.

The Circular changes the practice of pre-levying land value-added tax to settlement of the land tax after the project is complete.

Hong Kong and Macao lawyers allowed to engage in certain contentious cases in mainland China.

Employers required to file information on hiring and dismissal activities.