Opinions on Duly Registering Company Mergers and Divisions so as to Support Enterprise Consolidation and Re-organisation

The Chinese Securities and Regulatory Commission has amended articles 62 and 63. The changes to the acquisition process are minor, but setting up an expert advisory committee is an encouraging step.

The National Development and Reform Commission released a new policy this month stopping foreigners from obtaining medium- or long-term mortgages. This is the latest move by the government to cool China's property market.

Including: Amendments to the Measures for the Administration of the Takeover of Listed Companies

Apple's long running dispute with Proview Technology Shenzhen highlights the importance of due diligence and getting it right first time in China.

Foreign Investment Industrial Guidance Catalogue (Amended in 2011)

Foreign companies before CIETAC arbitration can now obtain a procedural order for an immediate action to protect their interests.

Including: Working Rules for the Committee for the Review of the Merger, Acquisition and Re-organisation of Listed Companies

Apple has published a statement highlighting a victory over Proview in a Hong Kong court that is interesting, but irrelevant.