Mainland China and Taiwan, Cross-strait Agreement on Trade in Services

中国大陆、台湾海峡两岸服务贸易协议

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Taiwanese financial institutions may also invest in the mainland capital markets through the RQFII scheme.

Clp Reference: 1210/13.06.21 Promulgated: 2013-06-21

Signed: June 21 2013

Main contents: According to the Agreement, Taiwanese investors are allowed to set up fully-licensed securities companies in Shanghai, Fujian and Shenzhen with an equity shareholding up to 51%. Taiwanese financial institutions may also invest in the mainland capital markets through the RQFII scheme. Taiwanese investors may also set up rural banks, joint market survey ventures and engage in trademark agency services.

Mainland commercial banks may, when handling wealth management business, invest in Taiwanese financial products such as listed shares, securities trust funds, government bonds and corporate bonds.

Related legislation: Tentative Measures for the Recognition of Onward Investments by Taiwanese Investors Through a Third Place, Feb 20 2013, CLP 2013 No.3 p.74

clp reference:1210/13.06.21 signed:2013-06-21

Signed: June 21 2013

Main contents: According to the Agreement, Taiwanese investors are allowed to set up fully-licensed securities companies in Shanghai, Fujian and Shenzhen with an equity shareholding up to 51%. Taiwanese financial institutions may also invest in the mainland capital markets through the RQFII scheme. Taiwanese investors may also set up rural banks, joint market survey ventures and engage in trademark agency services.

Mainland commercial banks may, when handling wealth management business, invest in Taiwanese financial products such as listed shares, securities trust funds, government bonds and corporate bonds.

Related legislation: Tentative Measures for the Recognition of Onward Investments by Taiwanese Investors Through a Third Place, Feb 20 2013, CLP 2013 No.3 p.74

clp reference:1210/13.06.21 signed:2013-06-21

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