People's court allows share transfer to resolve shareholder disputes, government officials may not require technology transfers in granting administrative permissions and technical investigators may be assigned in IP litigation cases.

New legislation and judicial rulings on bribery over the past year have impacts on foreign companies doing business in China.

PPP projects are put under more stringent scrutiny

Trademark Law is revised adding bad faith registration provisions

The CSRC has agreed its first administrative settlement with Goldman Sachs and Gao Hua Securities; seven themed funds were approved for Shanghai's new Sci-Tech Board; and the National People's Congress is reviewing measures to tighten up the production and sale of drugs.

Trademark Law is revised adding bad faith registration provisions, the scope of trade secret infringement is broadened and Chinese law firms are required to carry out record filing for overseas expansion.

The recent regulation on elderly care services by China's State Council will open up the market, and encourages more foreign investment.

Draft regulations are issued on carbon trading

China eliminates cryptocurrency mining while encourages blockchain information services