The PBOC and regulators have enhanced currency convertibility in the Shanghai FTZ, permitted the selling of funds between the mainland and Hong Kong and defined the categories of financial enterprises
This week the IMF supported making the renminbi a reserve currency, the deputy head of the CSRC was suspected of corruption, Dali Foods' IPO raised $1.5 billion and China clamped down on DVD imports
New rules expand tax super-deductions to all R&D-related expenses including outsourcing fees and simplify guidelines with a negative list. Companies no longer need approval and can expect fewer negotiations with authorities
Online apps including Weibo and WeChat have been regulated for copyright and the CSRC has abolished prepayments for IPOs and increased disclosure requirements for issuers and underwriters
The PRC Insurance Law is being amended again to offer the market more flexibility while tightening supervision. The key changes include greater coverage, consumer protection, funding opportunities and corporate governance
This week JD.com requested the SAIC to investigate Alibaba for pressuring vendors, internet companies like Baidu, Huawei and Sina were listed for data violations and R&D centers were allowed to seek drug approvals
A new market access negative list will be tested in selected regions starting in December. It will be applied nationwide in 2018 along with one just for foreign investment as China further opens its gates