Features & Analyses

Draft Regulations from the State Council shows the government's commitment to increasing regulation of foreigners employed in China

In 2000 China had 100 foreign R&D centres. That number now stands at 1600 and is set to increase. Foreign companies need to understand the IP challenges in operating a R&D centre

The case between Soho China and Fosun has shown that the transfer of equity without the consent of subsidiary equity-holders evades the right of first refusal. The Judgment may pose a threat to this practice, especially in the real estate sector

The establishment of a foreign-invested enterprise in mainland China can be a formidable task, but a Circular from the State Council may streamline the process and ease the registration burden

The Guangdong Higher Court has ruled in favour of Tencent in its closely watched anti-monopoly case with Qihoo, but as Fang Qi points out, the Court failed to analyse the market correctly

The revised Catalogue expands opportunities for foreign investment across the country's regions and encourages some previously restricted areas of investment. But investors looking to move west need to be aware of the challenges that they face

I want to form a WFOE and, while I understand there are some attractions to setting up outside the major cities, I would like to know more about the legal challenges this entails

Chinese and foreign companies need to employ anti-counterfeiting strategies as actions against companies with registered intellectual property can be difficult

The Annual IP Report from the Supreme People's Court reveals how its stance on key issues is evolving. Owners of low quality patents may find it harder to enforce or defend their rights