China Law News

A class action has been filed against PetroChina as a result of a corruption scandal that was not disclosed. ChinaWhys founders have been arrested in Shanghai and there has been talk of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone occupying all of Pudong

It has taken three readings over two years, but the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has finally promulgated the long-awaited Trademark Law. Yao Di and Ding Xianjie look at the key changes and how they will affect brand owners

It has taken three readings over two years, but the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has finally promulgated the long-awaited Trademark Law. Yao Di and Ding Xianjie look at the key changes and how they will affect brand owners

SAFE has released Provisions removing restriction on QDIIs and the CIRC has issued Guiding Opinions on upgrading the economic structure. The CSRC has released guidelines prohibiting stock futures trading by unqualified securities companies

Draft provisions have clarified some of the grey areas in the Employment Contract Law and would place a strict limit on the percentage of placed workers that can be employed. But there are still grey areas that companies need to be aware of

Draft provisions have clarified some of the grey areas in the Employment Contract Law and would place a strict limit on the percentage of placed workers that can be employed. But there are still grey areas that companies need to be aware of

A top official has said that the series of antitrust investigations this year are not only targeted at foreign companies. China has signed a tax convention and the Consumer Rights Law has been reviewed

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has clarified the quotas for temporary workers. The CBRC has moved to encourage the establishment of banks with private capital while the Ministry of Justice has expanded the areas of law that SAR residents can advise on

Draft Provisions over labour dispatch workers answer questions, the State Council pledges to remove unnecessary approval requirements and has also approved a new agency to look at monetary policy