Preferential policies for cross-strait investment are benefiting Taiwanese entrepreneurs. While some are still concerned about risks such as exit restrictions and the dispute resolution mechanism, foreign financial institutions are already benefiting from the growing business.

As franchising increases in China, the Ministry of Commerce has released new measures for greater disclosures, including more information when signing agreements.

Under the PRC Social Insurance Law, effective July 2011, all foreigners had to pay in to the government's five insurance policies. Many complained about the new rules. Six months on, CLP looks at the enforcement of these measures.

Including: Measures for the Administration of Information Disclosure in Connection with Commercial Franchising

Implementing Regulations for the PRC Law on the Invitation and Submission of Bids

Public invitations for bids must be carried out for projects with controlling or majority investments from state-owned funds.

Implementing Regulations finally come out after the promulgation of the PRC Law on the Invitation for and Submission of Bids in 1999, preventing the restriction or preclusion of potential bidders.

Pre-tax allocation of lease financing receivables allowed for financial enterprises.

Internet investment scams are on the rise in China. Protecting your business's reputation is of paramount importance, as the scams work quickly and seek to gain as much money as possible, before the fraudsters can be traced