China Law News

The new e-commerce law protects consumers' rights by clamping down on online goods and services providers. But some are sceptical of the SAIC's intentions as the new Measures enhance its power over the rapidly-evolving industry

The new e-commerce law protects consumers' rights by clamping down on online goods and services providers. But some are sceptical of the SAIC's intentions as the new Measures enhance its power over the rapidly-evolving industry

The Ministry of Commerce has defined the criteria for simple competition cases, a new law for online transactions was released and the check and approval method for foreign investment projects was clarified.

The majority of the world's cross-border disputes involve China, but lawyers say that Chinese courts still do not meet global standards for enforcement. Arbitration is recommended, but more improvement is needed

The majority of the world's cross-border disputes involve China, but lawyers say that Chinese courts still do not meet global standards for enforcement. Arbitration is recommended, but more improvement is needed

This week Peugeot sealed the deal with Dongfeng, local squatters beat “Downton Abbey” to trademark registration and Chinese and Sri Lankan foreign ministers accelerated FTA talks

The SAIC has released draft rules for trademark review, the State Council produced implementing regulations on state secrets and the Ministry of Transport allowed more foreign investment in shipping.

This week Danone tried to win back Chinese consumers, the government gave more power to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Party publically shamed corrupt officials

The government's attempts to regulate shadow banking are being hindered by conflicts of interest, infighting between the industry and regulators, and disagreements over exactly where policy is needed