China shortens and simplifies market entry negative list; Chinese private firms prefer China over U.S. for IPOs, survey finds; Shanghai-Frankfurt stock connect to be launched; and inbound FDI increases with FTZs enjoying significant growth
CSRC allows unlisted H shares to be fully traded and aligns regulation of futures exchanges with international standards while CBIRC tightens its oversight on health insurance business.
Fay Zhou of Linklaters, and Vivian Cao and Xi Liao of Linklaters Zhao Sheng Joint Operation highlight the long-anticipated provisions on antitrust enforcement, which provide further clarity on monopolistic agreements and abuse of dominance under the Anti-Monopoly Law, as well as common issues raised by both sets of provisions.
Alibaba set for secondary listing in Hong Kong; China lifts four-year U.S. poultry ban; Australia approves Mengniu takeover of infant formula maker; and Jingye Group rescues British Steel from the brink
Shanghai FTZ allows foreign arbitration institutions to establish offices in its Lingang New Area, foreign investors will be allowed a majority shareholding in securities companies in 2020 and business restrictions on factoring enterprises are made clearer.