Foreign investment in entertainment equipment production allowed in the free trade zone.

Chinese-invested foreign-flagged oceangoing vessels allowed to transport in Shanghai coastal area.

Registration of subscribed for registered capital to be implemented on a trial basis in the free trade zone.

Private capital encouraged to set up joint venture banks with foreign investors in the free trade zone.

Outbound investment into the US reached record levels, boosted in part by the closing of Shuanghui's acquisition of Smithfield. GSK's executives under investigation are likely to be charged but the company may avoid penalties

The potential of China's shale gas market has yet to be realised. Recently released Guidelines encourage foreign investment, but without further details it is hard to assess the full impact

The potential of China's shale gas market has yet to be realised. Recently released Guidelines encourage foreign investment, but without further details it is hard to assess the full impact

The SAT has released an Announcement reducing or exempting income tax from technology transfer Amendments to the PRC Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Consumers have been promulgated and SIPO has released draft Guidelines for patent reviews

The Zone selects the financial services, shipping services, trade services, professional services, cultural services and social services sectors for increased liberalisation.