The new 2014 Measures have replaced the approval system for most foreign investment projects with record filing and delegated more authority to local departments. But investors are still waiting for clearer guidelines for criteria and procedure
Beijing publishes the first regional construction guidance catalogue.
China sets up the mechanism for trading emission rights.
More foreign-invested projects have been removed from the Shanghai FTZ negative list.
The Supreme People's Court has set up an environmental tribunal and clarified in its new Opinions which parties are able to pursue cases, the courts of first instance and the rules on litigation fees and funds, say Paul Davies and Oliver Zhang
Chinese companies need to improve their presentation, commit to timeframes and make the most of international advisors to win overseas project work
Chinese companies need to improve their presentation, commit to timeframes and make the most of international advisors to win overseas project work
The growing importance of e-commerce in China has exposed a shortage of warehouse facilities. Private equity firms are using their global experience to develop the market
The growing importance of e-commerce in China has exposed a shortage of warehouse facilities. Private equity firms are using their global experience to develop the market
The Environmental Protection Law has just been amended for the first time after 25 years. Conducting environmental due diligence and establishing an image of integrity are more important than ever for foreign enterprises