January 16, 2014
Deacons
Greenberg Traurig
State Council relaxes approval requirements for foreign projects.
The Negative List specifies foreign investment projects that are restricted or prohibited in the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone.
December 17, 2013
China allows issuance of preference shares.
December 11, 2013
FIEs required to give an undertaking before allowed establishment.
November 12, 2013
Registration of subscribed for registered capital to be implemented on a trial basis in the free trade zone.
October 31, 2013
The Zone selects the financial services, shipping services, trade services, professional services, cultural services and social services sectors for increased liberalisation.
October 04, 2013
State Council suppresses bureaucratic approval requirements.
September 10, 2013
China establishes its first free trade zone in Shanghai.