China lowers the market access thresholds for foreign-invested banks.

Issued: November 4 2014 Main contents: The Catalogue places emphasis on promoting the opening of the manufacturing industry and service industry to…

CIETAC arbitration rules add special provisions on Hong Kong arbitration.

Privately offered bonds are promoted to facilitate M&As.

Six practice rights of lawyers protected.

SAFE has eased market access for foreign exchange, employee termination requirements have been heightened and the Shanghai FTZ has launched a pilot project for the parallel import of automobiles

The Supreme People's Court's interpretation on disputes involving the online infringement of personal rights clarifies ISP liability, the scope of information covered and rule for social media. But more specific guidelines and case studies are needed to fill the gaps

The Supreme People's Court's interpretation on disputes involving the online infringement of personal rights clarifies ISP liability, the scope of information covered and rule for social media. But more specific guidelines and case studies are needed to fill the gaps

Statutory damages for online defamation could be up to Rmb 500,000.