China Law News

In only two weeks, the proposed amendments to the PRC Copyright Law have caused uproar among musicians claiming that their livelihoods are under threat

Including: PRC Asset Appraisal Law (Draft)

Reform to China's VAT system began in Shanghai earlier this year. Companies can now offset VAT from services used in Shanghai, relieving their tax burden

Chinese consumers will soon find the words “patent pending” on their products after new Measures to crack down on the false patent marking

The amended PRC Insurance Law and the Real Estate Investment Measures were supposed to open up China's property market. Almost two years later, investments have yet to materialise

Green technology developers will now benefit from the improved financial viability of domestic energy projects, but only if the correct structure and licensing arrangements are put in place when setting up joint ventures

“Ke jixu goumai” (“The deal is on”) is the phrase that spurs Chinese consumers to use online group buying websites. The SAIC is taking action to regulate this rapidly expanding market that has led to fraud, fake products and price hikes

Under the PRC Social Insurance Law, effective July 2011, all foreigners had to pay in to the government's five insurance policies. Many complained about the new rules. Six months on, CLP looks at the enforcement of these measures

Ma Mingqiang, secretary-general of the ASEAN-China Centre, has urged Chinese enterprises to go to ASEAN countries for their outbound investment. But it is not clear whether government support will be enough to spark an investment boom in the region