Michael Hickman and Lesli Ligorner provide foreign investors with a guide to setting up a R&D facility in China. They consider location, IP and labour issues, and give crucial advice for protecting the facility's creations

While the Ministry of Commerce's recent mention of the variable interest equity structure is important, its implications have been exaggerated say counsel

The National People's Congress passed the second revision to the Civil Procedure Law establishing a system for public interest litigation, while the Shanghai Stock Exchange has issued Draft Guidelines for listed companies to enjoy fast-track treatment

Chinese car maker Jinbei has set up a joint venture in Russia. David Tring spoke with the lawyer who advised Jinbei about the complexities of the deal about why companies are looking across the northern border

A securities finance programme launched today will boost margin trading while the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges have clarified rules on securities lending. Shenzhen has also issued the first regional regulations on sexual equality

Zhang Jixing, director general of Sinopec's legal department, spoke with China Law & Practice on sustainable development, globalisation and pioneering bond deals

The Social Insurance Law received a mixed reception from foreigners worried about increased tax burdens. Many provinces have yet to issue implementing regulations, but new international agreements to end double contributions could change that.

The CSRC has released Measures opening up the wealth management sector to futures companies, while SAFE has issued an Announcement removing verification procedures of foreign exchange received from exports.

The China Securities and Regulatory Commission has issued draft Measures allowing employees to enjoy shareholding schemes. The China Insurance and Regulatory Commission has also released Measures disallowing shareholders of insurance companies to sell privately offered bonds to their own company