The new, unified Exit-entry Law clarifies illegal employment, contains a new visa category and should enable records to be managed centrally. But there are concerns that a Law intended to make managing immigration and foreign labour more efficient could deter foreigners from bringing their skills to the country

China has identified a group of strategic emerging industries that it believes can help drive innovation and growth over the next 10 years. Benjamin Bai and Cecily Zhang explain why foreign investors need to understand the implications of this initiative

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

Set of tax policies issued to encourage private investment in various sectors.

SIPO offers prioritised examination of invention patent applications involving energy conservation, new energy, alternative energy vehicles and low carbon technology.

Futures companies allowed to tap into the wealth management business.

Asset-backed notes issued on the interbank bond market.

Shanghai Stock Exchange serves as the platform for margin trading and short sale of securities.

Private capital encouraged for the establishment of Sino-foreign cooperative joint schools.