With the rise of Chinese state owned enterprises and private corporations, CIETAC is likely to become increasingly important; the 2012 revision seeks to bring the CIETAC Rules in line with best practices in international arbitration

Ma Mingqiang, secretary-general of the ASEAN-China Centre, has urged Chinese enterprises to go to ASEAN countries for their outbound investment. But it is not clear whether government support will be enough to spark an investment boom in the region

Cietac allows consolidation of arbitration cases.

Implementing provisions elaborate on application requirements for renminbi-qualified foreign institutional investors.

Mass media to cooperate in combating fraudulent advertisements.

Patent marks must indicate type of patent and patent number.

Rules laid down for advertising by law firms and lawyers.

Renminbi Qualified foreign institutional investors allowed to invest renminbi proceeds raised in Hong Kong in securities in China.

The revised Measures relax the disclosure requirements of shareholders with 50% or more of the outstanding shares of a listed company.