Features & Analyses

A series of reforms could finally open the country's tightly controlled and regulated healthcare industry, but what are the potential opportunities and challenges for foreign investors?

For the first time China's Copyright Law acknowledges reverse engineering, which shows the government's changing attitude and courts' readiness to rule on a difficult area of the Law

While China's economic reforms have taken the world by storm, many industries remain heavily restricted. Foreign investors do not have much time left to move into these markets through the popular variable interest entity (VIE) structure

The valuation adjustment mechanism protects investments through a series of contracts, but a recent court case held a contract void, which has created uncertainty for investors

I am looking to set up a factory to manufacture equipment in China. I have heard that the coastal regions have become too expensive and that I should consider inland regions. Is this true? How does the legal framework differ from province to province?

After twelve years of consultation and drafting, the SPC has finally released an Interpretation on sale and purchase contracts, Jessica Fei and Weina Ye provide practical advice on what it means when drafting contracts

After twelve years of consultation and drafting, the SPC has finally released an Interpretation on sale and purchase contracts, Jessica Fei and Weina Ye provide practical advice on what it means when drafting contracts

The 2011 IP Case Report from the Supreme Court reinforces its commitment to standardising the country's IP practices

The economic slowdown has caused many WFOEs to shut down leaving bad debt. Under Chinese law, what are the liabilities for managers, directors and the shareholders?