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
FDI into China rose 3% in 2018 following strong December numbers; SAFE doubles QFII quota amidst market opening up; and first IP Court launches in Northeast China.