Local governments allowed to issue their own bonds.

CBRC strengthens prudential management of banks' factoring business.

CBRC relaxes restrictions on the loan-to-deposit ratios of commercial banks

Measures issued to suppress shadow banking.

The revised Implementing Rules allow division of a trademark registration application when registration is denied on certain of the designated goods.

O'Melveny & Myers

Though the revised Trademark Law has made substantial improvements, protection and enforcement tactics against trademark squatters still remain crucial in the IP environment of China

Awareness of local courts and judges' practices as well as understanding of the laws, judicial trends and case outcomes are critical for MNCs' IP protection in China

The Supreme People's Court has released its report on the leading IP cases of 2013. The judges have clarified some issues but left important questions about the new procedural rules unanswered