As the second largest emitter of greenhouse gas in the world after the United States, the PRC is under great pressure and scrutiny from other countries, and has dedicated a great deal of resources and legislation effort in order to lower its emissions. Can the draft Energy Law successfully turn China into an energy-efficient country?

After the promulgation of the Provisions for the Granting of State-owned Construction Leaseholds by way of an Invitation of Bids, Auction or Listing on a Land Exchange in April 2002, the current Provisions seek to impose regulations on the increasingly popular construction leasehold granting through bidding, auction or listing.

Provisions on State-owned construction leaseholds amended to curb developers from stocking up land.

Rigid requirements for highway construction project bidders.

Industrial leaseholders in Shenzhen not allowed to assign their leaseholds without authorization.

Alternative dispute resolution [ADR] is becoming more of a preferable method when it comes to resolving business disputes. John Lee, a solicitor of Simmons…

Given the recent tainted food imports report in the US, Chinese food exporters are advised to take concrete steps to assure consumer safety.

Requests to review decisions on listing may be filed with the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison announced that five new partners have been elected to the partnership effective January 1 2008. Susanna M. Buergel…