The Standing Committee has promulgated the long-awaited Employment Contract Law, which strictly regulates labour dispatch workers. The Committee also promulgated the Securities Investment Fund Law, which now regulates private equity funds
An Interpretation from the Supreme People's Court brought clarity over purchase and sale agreements, while Apple's trademark dispute reinforced that contracts are not always upheld before Chinese courts
All eyes were on the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in 2012 as two sub-commissions broke away with the Commission's new Arbitration Rules as one of the contributing reasons for the split
The China Securities and Regulatory Commission (CSRC) rolled out a series of reforms in 2012 that showed that its commitment to opening up the country's capital markets remains strong
The China Securities and Regulatory Commission (CSRC) rolled out a series of reforms in 2012 that showed that its commitment to opening up the country's capital markets remains strong
The Trademark, Copyright and Patent Laws were all up for review in 2012, which shows China's commitment to strengthening IP rights. But are the changes enough to protect businesses and what can IP practitioners expect for the year ahead?
A new Circular from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange has reduced the approval burden on the capital account, a move that will boost investor confidence by showing a renewed commitment to liberalising foreign exchange controls
A new Circular from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange has reduced the approval burden on the capital account, a move that will boost investor confidence by showing a renewed commitment to liberalising foreign exchange controls
The Ministry of Justice has revised Measures governing the establishment of branch offices and the Ministry of Human Resources with other departments have issued a Circular allowing foreign personnel to apply for five-year multiple entry visas
For the first time, draft Regulations on service inventions have given a clear procedural framework for defining and reporting inventions. Businesses in China need to make sure they have the right internal policies in place as penalties for non-compliance are harsh