China Law News

Coronavirus troubled small businesses may have their loan payments postponed, non-litigation dispute resolution is encouraged in labor disputes, and banks and insurance companies are allowed to engage in sovereign bond futures trading.

Economy still stifled despite positive signs indicating success in containing virus; record issuance of force majeure certificates to Chinese businesses disrupted by epidemic; and JP Morgan indexes begin Chinese government bond inclusion

Extension periods are granted to IP applications, as well as social insurance and tax payments for entities affected by the coronavirus epidemic.

Global legal community rallies to support COVID-19 hit businesses with expert advice; China approves first foreign-owned asset management company following trade deal; and more measures introduced to kickstart faltering economy

E-commerce platforms have IP infringement notification obligations, courts are given guidance to conduct online trials during the epidemic period and share offering rules are revised to facilitate refinancing of listed companies.

Coronavirus drags down Chinese economic growth forecast; Mastercard approved to set up card clearing business in China; and PBOC files patents ahead of digital currency rollout

Regulation of investment in trust companies is clarified, assistance is offered to foreign investors during the epidemic period and Guangdong court issues rules to facilitate bankruptcy cases.

Coronavirus continues to stifle business in China; lawyers and regulators respond with guidance and measures; Hong Kong introduces quarantine for mainland travellers

Supreme People's Court may appoint mediation for disputes concerning local people, listed companies may postpone their disclosure of annual reports in view of the coronavirus epidemic and risk control on investments of securities companies is loosened.