Mofcom delegates approval power over foreign-invested holding companies and venture capital companies to lower-level authorities.

A series of new policies recently released to attract foreign investment demonstrates China's aim to diversify foreign direct investment, channel money into the central and western regions, and encourage environmentally-friendly and high-tech industries to set up onshore. However, the rules are fairly general and more legislation will be needed for proper implementation

Measures for Administration of the Levy of Income Tax on Non-tax-resident Enterprises by Assessment

Latham & Watkins has hired leading litigator Simon Powell from Jones Day in Hong Kong. His joining will enhance the firm's litigation practice and…

Beijing-based Dacheng Law Offices has opened up a Hong Kong office. It has finalised a merger with law firm Guangdong Xinyang (Xinyang), which already…

Including: Provisions for the Administration of the Reinsurance Business

China Liansu Group Holdings (China Liansu) has listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Its global offering raised HK$2.2 billion (US$277.8…

Lewis Ho has been promoted to the partnership at Simmons & Simmons. The Shanghai-based IP partner specialises in patent litigation for technology companies.…

Yuan-denominated funds to channel renminbi back onshore