China Law & Practice New Issue Alert
December 19, 2018 | BY
Jacelyn JohnsonThe Q4 issue is here!
The fourth quarterly issue and the 2018 Annual Review of China Law & Practice are here.
It has been a rather exciting final quarter for China this year! There has been much ado about the ongoing reform and opening up, and this time, it looks like it just might happen – slowly, but surely.
As you know, China is in the midst of reviewing and tightening up their various legislation and regulations to make room for foreign investments especially in light of the beckoning belt and road initiatives coming to fruition. Various forms of dispute resolution platforms have been introduced, and arbitration centers both in China and in the Asian region are vying for a stake. The biggest surprise however comes in the form of the China International Commercial Court, which has been created specifically for belt and road related disputes.
China's E-commerce Law which comes into effect on January 1, 2019 is yet another clear indication that China is serious about business, and protection of persons and property. Once in effect, this law would aim towards changing the China market from a fast growth environment to promoting high quality products and services, and take their rightful place in the global market.
We've tried to mix it up a little in this issue bringing you various developments and analysis on a number of interesting practice area. We've thrown in an article on divorce law – for good measure. Clark Wang, a Hong Kong barrister discusses the merits of having matrimonial dispute settlement in Hong Kong and China where cross-border issues arise. There is also an interesting article on judicial interpretation – as China has resolved to amend all their judicial interpretations to include the Socialist Core Values, and who better to talk about it than Susan Finder.
This issue also features a couple of interviews – touching on cloud computing issues in China as well as patenting technology. And as always, trade law takes center-stage in China – what with the trade war and tariffs attack. Aaron Cutler of Hogan Lovells spoke to us about the impact of CFIUS law reform on Chinese investments.
You will also find the full text translations of the E-commerce Law, Individual Income Tax Law, provisions for trials by the internet courts, and revised Company Law among others.
On a separate note, we are taking a short break for the holidays. We will not send out our Weekly News & Legislation Roundup newsletter on Thursday Dec. 27, 2018 and In the News newsletter on Tuesdays Dec. 25, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019.
The Weekly News & Legislation Roundup will resume on Thursday, Jan 3, 2019. In the News will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019.
From the China Law & Practice team, here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and an exciting New Year ahead!
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