Wholly foreign-owned hospitals have been given the green light in certain parts of China. But Nicolas Zhu says many legal uncertainties remain, such as rules regarding acquisition and type of hospitals, foreign doctor licences, local doctor transfers and pricing
New Measures have simplified the regime for private funds in China and enhanced the CSRC's authority. But key issues are left unresolved and confusion over the tripartite regulatory system remains a problem
New Measures have simplified the regime for private funds in China and enhanced the CSRC's authority. But key issues are left unresolved and confusion over the tripartite regulatory system remains a problem
The development of multi-level capital markets provides new opportunities for venture capital and private equity investment. The benefits are amplified in Guangdong, where the various equity exchanges boost the development of tech companies
Foreigners who purchase houses in China often run into disputes and are unable to enforce their contracts. They are advised to understand how the Chinese courts deal with these issues and put in the right clauses
The merger process in China can be long and painful. This is primarily due to the lack of detailed implementing rules and un-reconciled discrepancies among governmental authorities
Tencent's legal director of investments and acquisitions Yan Li discusses with China Law & Practice the importance of keeping up with anti-monopoly, data privacy and industry-specific laws as well as why Shenzhen is the ideal place for entrepreneurship
SAFE has replaced outdated rules regarding offshore special purpose vehicles with a new Circular that expands funding sources, eases registration burdens and covers equity incentive plans. But the benefit to cross-border transactions depends on implementation, say Haiwen & Partners lawyers
The Supreme People's Court has set up an environmental tribunal and clarified in its new Opinions which parties are able to pursue cases, the courts of first instance and the rules on litigation fees and funds, say Paul Davies and Oliver Zhang
The Supreme People's Court has set up an environmental tribunal and clarified in its new Opinions which parties are able to pursue cases, the courts of first instance and the rules on litigation fees and funds, say Paul Davies and Oliver Zhang