The CBRC and CSRC have allowed commercial banks to offer preference shares and issued measures for commercial banks' factoring businesses. MOFCOM has relaxed the outbound investment approval process

As one of the first taxpayer groups affected by the reforms replacing business tax with value added tax, law firms must adjust their engagement contracts, billing systems and compliance obligations

An insurance company is required to manage bank deposits other than the current deposits required to maintain its day-to-day operations in investment accounts.

Shareholdings of QFIIs and RQFIIs increased to 30%.

This week CITIC Pacific bought its parent company's banking assets, officials considered unifying domestic and foreign investment laws, a factory strike escalated and China Film invested in Hollywood productions

The SAIC has defined the recognition and protection of well-known trademarks, the MIIT invited foreign investors to the FTZ's telecom sector and the CIRC set online insurance requirements for personal insurance companies

As outbound deals rapidly catch up with inbound in volume and domestic law firms increase capacity and global reach, international law firms have to fight to stay relevant

As outbound deals rapidly catch up with inbound in volume and domestic law firms increase capacity and global reach, international law firms have to fight to stay relevant

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