After ten years, a regulatory framework has now been put in place for QFII and RQFII income tax. Investors must pay taxes for gains made before November 17 last year and should consult with authorities to verify calculation methods

China promotes public-private partnerships.

The State Council has lifted restrictions for foreign-invested banks, three new FTZs have been set up and the Supreme People's Procuratorate has clarified lawyers' practice rights

The new and independent IP Office in the Pudong district of Shanghai will streamline administration and enforcement and may create a new IP protection framework for the rest of China. But does it have enough resources to achieve its goals?

The new and independent IP Office in the Pudong district of Shanghai will streamline administration and enforcement and may create a new IP protection framework for the rest of China. But does it have enough resources to achieve its goals?

Guangdong's collective contract rules give labour unions a more active role and prevent employers from delaying negotiations. Companies must prepare to deal with more informed employees and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

Guangdong's collective contract rules give labour unions a more active role and prevent employers from delaying negotiations. Companies must prepare to deal with more informed employees and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

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