China Law & Practice analysed a record number of deals this year. These are the deals selected to best symbolise legal innovation from the past 12 months

The shortlist for Teams and Firms of the Year has been finalised. Here's who made the cut for China's most prestigious legal awards

This year's Awards celebrates China's top lawyers and recognises the work of rising stars more than ever. Here is the shortlist for the individuals who are leading the market

The CSRC has defined qualified investors of private funds, the Supreme People's Court has amended the law on patent disputes and the CBRC has set guidelines for wealth management businesses

This week a construction company was bailed out at the last minute, the dangers of too many IPO bookrunners was discussed and a food supplier got shut down as a food scandal hit Yum Brands and McDonald's

Tax-resident enterprises that hold 10% of shares of a foreign enterprise are required to report the relevant information to the tax authority.

SAFE has broadened the meaning of special purpose vehicles, the CSRC has abolished examination approval requirements for listed companies' material asset restructurings and takeover offers

This week Hony Capital bought PizzaExpress for US$1.54 billion, China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom established a tower company and the WTO said the US broke its rules in imposing duties on Chinese exports

The CIRC has made it easier for insurance companies to engage in M&A. Although the Commission maintains a strict supervisory role in transactions, its motive for deregulation is clear. More reforms are in the pipeline for this complex and competitive market