The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has promulgated the third amendment to the Trademark Law and a Decision authorising the State Council to remove some of the approval procedures for the Shanghai Free Trade Zone

A class action has been filed against PetroChina as a result of a corruption scandal that was not disclosed. ChinaWhys founders have been arrested in Shanghai and there has been talk of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone occupying all of Pudong

It has taken three readings over two years, but the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has finally promulgated the long-awaited Trademark Law. Yao Di and Ding Xianjie look at the key changes and how they will affect brand owners

It has taken three readings over two years, but the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has finally promulgated the long-awaited Trademark Law. Yao Di and Ding Xianjie look at the key changes and how they will affect brand owners

China revises its entry visa categories for foreigners.

SAFE has released Provisions removing restriction on QDIIs and the CIRC has issued Guiding Opinions on upgrading the economic structure. The CSRC has released guidelines prohibiting stock futures trading by unqualified securities companies

Draft provisions have clarified some of the grey areas in the Employment Contract Law and would place a strict limit on the percentage of placed workers that can be employed. But there are still grey areas that companies need to be aware of

Draft provisions have clarified some of the grey areas in the Employment Contract Law and would place a strict limit on the percentage of placed workers that can be employed. But there are still grey areas that companies need to be aware of

A top official has said that the series of antitrust investigations this year are not only targeted at foreign companies. China has signed a tax convention and the Consumer Rights Law has been reviewed