The Measures stipulate the method of determining the dutiable value of imported goods, the transaction valuation method, elements for which the transaction value is to be adjusted and when special buyer/seller relationships are deemed to exist.

Apple Computer's investigation into claims of poor working conditions at a Chinese iPod factory found no forced labour or other serious violations. However,…

Issued: July 18 2006Effective: as of August 1 2006 for Article 2Main contents: When calculating the taxable income for individual income tax on income…

The draft property law has been submitted to China's legislature, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), for a fifth reading after…

By Brian Chen and Hui [email protected]; [email protected]: www.jonesday.comSince establishing a system for the granting of state-owned…

Issued: May 28 2006Main contents: The Circular specifies the procedures for foreign-invested banks applying to engage in the provision of overseas financial…

Issued: August 14 2006Effective: as of date of issueMain contents: Fund management companies shall provide for risk reserves from their fund management…

Issued: May 23 2006 Effective: June 1 2006Main contents: The Circular allows insurance institutions to collect insurance premiums either in renminbi or…

Listed state-owned enterprises (SOEs) present strategic foreign investors with attractive investment opportunities, as they seem to have a pricing advantage and better corporate governance compared with domestic private companies. However, what challenges are involved in acquiring a minority stake in a listed SOE?