Features & Analyses

The future is uncertain for shipping operators as an Announcement has set out some strict policies to bring the industry in line with international standards

Over the past six months, Shanghai has adopted a full set of laws and regulations for its value added tax pilot programme. The move will help China's economy evolve from a manufacturing hub and encourage the development of modern service sectors

Over the past six months, Shanghai has adopted a full set of laws and regulations for its value added tax pilot programme. The move will help China's economy evolve from a manufacturing hub and encourage the development of modern service sectors

The Advertising Provisions are the latest in a series of regulations issued by the Chinese government in this area. With so many platforms available for advertising in China, the Provisions will help catch non-compliant advertisements before the public see them

The Supreme People's Court's latest Opinion on IP infringement contains many small steps forward for patent owners in China and should increase judicial predictability and consistency, but the crackdown on preliminary injunctions is a step backwards

With the rise of Chinese state owned enterprises and private corporations, CIETAC is likely to become increasingly important; the 2012 revision seeks to bring the CIETAC Rules in line with best practices in international arbitration

The PRC Trademark Law has been under review since 2005, but the proposed changes fail to address three of the biggest problems faced by trademark owners: well-known trademark recognition, bad faith filing and OEM infringement. Reforms to these big three could transform the Trademark Law and the business environment

During mergers and acquisitions, the target company provides some short and simple Chinese contracts, but I understand there are informal arrangements behind the papers. How do I flush out informal and oral agreements, hidden shareholders and undisclosed liabilities, and give myself more comfort and protection?

MOFCOM's latest bid to strengthen commercial franchising will protect trade secrets and increase fines for providing false information during promotional activities. The Measures represent China's commitment to regulating this large, but young market