The New Opinions on Foreign Investment in China Real Estate represents the PRC government's concern and determination to cool down an overheated real estate market.

Issued: July 6 2006Effective: as of date of issueMain contents: Money brokers shall, prior to entering the interbank market to engage in brokerage business,…

Under the revisedMeasures for the Administration of the Takeover of Listed Companies(上市公司收购管理办法), which becomes effective on September…

By Peter [email protected]: www.freshfields.comThe Arrangement on Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of Judgements in Civil and…

Foreign human resources firms such as Manpower are now allowed to control joint venture firms (JVs) with stakes of up to 70% if they agree to register…

New rules currently under review by the State Council on large-scale shopping outlets could impede expansion plans by foreign retailers such as Wal-Mart…

Promulgated: June 5 2006Effective: July 1 2006Interpreting authority: Shanghai Stock ExchangeApplicability: The term "internal controls" refers to the…

The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has circulated a draft notice detailing the requirements for foreign banks to conduct retail business in…

Faced with a funding gap of Rmb250 billion (US$31 billion), China plans to introduce new legislation to allow foreign and domestic investors to invest…