Features & Analyses

The Arrangement on Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters makes enforcement of regional court judgments much easier

A newly-published law is a significant step towards better regulation of operational and finance state assets, but implementation is likely to raise accountability, administrative and judicial issues. Further legislation is essential

The winners of the seven Deal of the year categories at the China Law & Practice Awards 2009

New rules allow greater investments in China's capital markets and impose a shorter lock-up period, but failure to comply could lead to the loss of QFII status

The winners of the two In-house and eight Team of the year categories at the China Law & Practice Awards 2009

A finalist for In-House Team of the Year at the recent CLP Awards, Shanda Interactive Entertainment [Shanda Games since its IPO] has enjoyed an extremely busy year closing a series of transactions in an unprecedented investor climate. Shanghai-based general counsel Thomas Yih speaks with CLP

The Robinson Helicopters case finally ended in August when a Californian court upheld a PRC judgment. Although a positive development, this is unlikely to lead to Chinese courts enforcing US judgments

The winners of the Firm of the year categories at the China Law & Practice Awards 2009

Shanghai's infrastructure and rapid development and Beijing's political geography make them attractive bases. But which is better? And what about China's other cities?