China Law News

Chinese media reported the case between Qiaqia and OKAI as a victory of a domestic company over a foreign rival trying to block its entry into a new market. In fact, the case reveals how Chinese companies going abroad are making the same basic trademark errors that foreign companies make in China

The Ministry of Commerce has retaliated against EU solar tariffs with an investigation into European wine imports and a closer look at why foreign investors are still considering the coast for manufacturing despite soaring costs

The CSRC has punished two brokerage firms for fraud and the question of whether the VIE structure is valid has reappeared. Chengdu is now home to 31 more Fortune 500 companies, securing its place as China's new foreign investment destination

The NDRC and MOFCOM have updated the Catalogue for guiding regional investment. It shows how China's investment dynamics are changing, with the majority of foreign investment expected to move inland soon

The NDRC and MOFCOM have updated the Catalogue for guiding regional investment. It shows how China's investment dynamics are changing, with the majority of foreign investment expected to move inland soon

The CSRC may become the only regulator for PE and VC investments, a move that will standardise the sector. Shuanghui has agreed to buy US pork processing outfit Smithfield for $7.1 billion and the PRC and Taiwan concluded talks over a trade service agreement

MOFCOM has issued Draft Rules for trade remedy disputes after the WTO's ruling. MOF and SAT have issued a Circular expanding the VAT reform to cover the whole country

NDRC and MOFCOM have updated the catalogue on investment in central and western regions. NDRC has also produced a circular on enterprise bond offerings while the Ministry of Transport has circulated draft regulations on highway tolls

A Bill to amend the law on consumer protection emphasizes data protection, advertising and recall policies. But ultimately the new Bill gives greater power to the authorities; something foreign companies need to watch out for