Mergers and Acquisitions

Non-financial institutions allowed to invest in consumer finance companies.

Wholly foreign-owned international shipping management enterprises allowed in the Shanghai FTZ.

Where an overseas investor has been granted approval to invest in a financial institution in China, it may make this investment in renminbi.

China Law & Practice attended the Second Advanced China Summit on M&A at the end of last year. Strategy and the climate for M&A were high on the agenda, as well as vital lessons for getting the deal done

The government has published a Bill proposing far-reaching changes to Taiwan's M&A environment. Businesses need to familiarise themselves with the possible changes and follow its progress carefully

C Y Huang, Chairman of the Taiwan Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Council (MAPE), spoke to China Law and Practice about the hold up on the Cross-Strait Service Agreement and the effect this is having on deals

State Council relaxes approval requirements for foreign projects.

Shanghui's $7.1 billion acquisition of Smithfield was closely scrutinised. Its success should lead to more US investment from Chinese companies and shows how to interact with CFIUS during acquisitions

The Negative List specifies foreign investment projects that are restricted or prohibited in the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone.