Spin-offs of listed companies have clear guidance

Frank Jiang and Emily Xu of Zhong Lun Law Firm provide an overview of the various opportunities and potential challenges to foreign investors amid China's further opening-up of its financial sector

Daisy Duan and Linlin Cao of King & Wood Mallesons review and highlight the new individual income tax rules and major tax rules issued in 2019, which may impact on foreign companies doing business in China

A breakthrough in the trade war, but how long will it last?

China, U.S. sign phase one trade deal in trade war breakthrough, but tariffs and issues remain; Reuters reports imminent first rules for online-only banks in China, foreign participation welcomed; and U.S. venture investment in China sinks to six-year low amid trade war and slowing Chinese economy

More channels are introduced for foreign exchange hedging, more details are given for protection of data privacy on apps and private equity investment should not be a means of lending.

Online audio and video information service providers are required to establish a rumor refutation mechanism

Implementing Rules bring about new corporate structures

China is internationalizing its arbitration system as it embarks on high-value, global investment projects