The court and regulators have tightened the regulatory net, six polluters were handed a record fine, the State Council approved the National IP Strategy Action Plan, the NDRC removed certain price controls and easier access to the FTZs was discussed

While the new specialised IP Courts established in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are a good sign for rights owners, Matthew Laight and Hank Leung say that IP appellate courts, the inclusion of criminal cases and more manpower are still needed

I have heard that underpaying social insurance is a major cause of labour unrest in China. How do I calculate employees' contribution amounts correctly and ensure all payments are made in compliance with labour and insurance laws? What is the most cost-effective way to handle this?

Ben Wang, head of IP China at Unilever, shares his views on patents and R&D in China, the specialised IP courts and the importance of building a global patent portfolio

CIETAC's new Rules prove the institution is keeping up with international trends, but integration into China's legislative framework is needed before the Rules can be fully functional

The CIRC has allowed insurance capital to be invested in venture capital funds, the SAT has clarified income tax from equity transfers and the CSRC has introduced a new era of stock option trading of A-shares

Non-bank financial institutions allowed in the interbank forex market.

Foreign investment in elderly nursing homes encouraged.

Issued: November 30 2014Main contents: Deposit-taking banking financial institutions, such as commercial banks, rural cooperative banks and rural credit…