Regulator streamlines the Rreview of fund products streamlined.

Franchisees required to undertake obligation of confidentiality.

The Provisions elaborate on application requirements for renminbi qualified foreign institutional investors.

Renminbi qualified foreign institutional investors allowed to invest renminbi proceeds raised in Hong Kong in securities in China.

Green technology developers will now benefit from the improved financial viability of domestic energy projects, but only if the correct structure and licensing arrangements are put in place when setting up joint ventures

The PRC Trademark Law has been under review since 2005, but the proposed changes fail to address three of the biggest problems faced by trademark owners: well-known trademark recognition, bad faith filing and OEM infringement. Reforms to these big three could transform the Trademark Law and the business environment

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The National People's Congress has passed the amendments to China's Criminal Procedure Law that makes first instance courts more secretive than ever. The changes contradict a statement by Supreme People's Court President Wang Shengjun for more reforms to open up China's legal system

During mergers and acquisitions, the target company provides some short and simple Chinese contracts, but I understand there are informal arrangements behind the papers. How do I flush out informal and oral agreements, hidden shareholders and undisclosed liabilities, and give myself more comfort and protection?