Corporate Governance

Minimum capital percentages lowered for fixed-asset investment projects.

What are the regulatory requirements and administrative procedures to establishing an R&D center in China? Should I go in alone or find a local partner? What security measures should I have in place to protect my IP and technology and prevent employees from leaking trade secrets?

Companies faced with corruption investigations by PRC and Hong Kong authorities must understand how the agencies work and prepare and respond effectively in order to minimize disruption, liability and other costly risks

Companies faced with corruption investigations by PRC and Hong Kong authorities must understand how the agencies work and prepare and respond effectively in order to minimize disruption, liability and other costly risks

Listed companies encouraged to distribute cash dividends

The Circular issued to promote private medical institutions still needs clarity on regulatory procedures and whether WFOE hospitals can really be set up. Foreign investors must pay particular attention to developments at the local level, says Nicolas Zhu

The Circular issued to promote private medical institutions still needs clarity on regulatory procedures and whether WFOE hospitals can really be set up. Foreign investors must pay particular attention to developments at the local level, says Nicolas Zhu

Shipping WFOEs will be approved by local commerce departments.

MNCs must understand Chinese anti-bribery laws and that violations on the ground can have severe extra-jurisdictional effects under the FCPA and UK Bribery Act, examine business practices and have compliance controls checked by both foreign and local counsel