Improved cooperation in judicial assistance over civil and commercial matters between courts in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong; chambers of commerce to play a bigger role in resolving economic disputes in the private sector; and national database enforces court orders more quickly.

Yan Wang, Xiaowei Wei and Rui Luo, partners at Han Kun Law Offices share with China Law & Practice the unique system of China's patent legislation, and how the open-door policy has influenced China's IP policies to match that of international standards, and how the newly drafted patent legislation will set China up for a successful run in being an IP hub

Chinese economic growth hits 28-year low; report reveals China's plan to eliminate trade deficit in six years; and Shenzhen launched a new bankruptcy court.

Eleven pilot cities will carry out centralized procurement of pharmaceuticals, Shanghai sets up a mechanism for model securities dispute judgments and Zhuhai allows foreign PE firms to raise funds in China

Foreign partners may enjoy tax agreement benefits

Financial information providers are placed under cybersecurity scrutiny

China sets establishment requirements for movie theater chains and online short video platforms need to conduct content reviews

An IP tribunal is set up to hear complex IP cases

Patent infringement penalties will be increased