The Successful Structuring of Foreign Direct Investment Deals in China: Assets or Equity?

September 02, 2005 | BY

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Regulatory advances in the country are making it possible for foreign investors to structure their investments in increasingly sophisticated ways, thereby helping minimize risks.

By David Wang and Roland Sun, Jin Mao Law Firm, Shanghai

In recent years, China has become the country absorbing most foreign investment worldwide. With a continuous increase in the amount being invested, the modes of foreign investment in China are becoming more and more diversified. Accordingly, the Chinese government is endeavouring to encourage legislative developments to the end of improving regulatory transparency. This article aims to provide an analysis from a legal perspective on structuring joint venture and M&A deals in China.

ASSET Vs EQUITY DEALS: TRANSACTION MODES AVAILABLE FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT

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