Features & Analyses

A new regulation shows China's competition regulator is serious about proactive enforcement of the country's merger-control regime

A close look at China's newly-updated foreign investment catalogue reveals trends that reinforce the government's policy objectives. Numerous new additions encourage investment in seven strategic emerging industries, while the catalogue scales back on encouraging investment in lower technology and lower value-added sectors.

A close look at China's newly-updated foreign investment catalogue reveals trends that reinforce the government's policy objectives. Numerous new additions encourage investment in seven strategic emerging industries, while the catalogue scales back on encouraging investment in lower technology and lower value-added sectors.

China's consumer code is due for an update. A number of innovations to the current law are being discussed for an upcoming draft, including the right of revocation, data protection and class actions

After this summer's backlash against Chinese companies listed in the US, many are considering going private to avoid further negative publicity, decreased valuations and the increased risk of litigation

The implementation of China's bankruptcy law has been mired by the inconsistent standards and interpretations of various courts. A new set of measures offers more guidance and clarity, especially in pinpointing bankruptcy causes and who assumes the burden of proof

The prior art defence strategy has become increasingly important and popular for alleged infringers in patent cases. However, its framework suffers from uncertainty and some technical defects

New developments in e-commerce regulation bring the issue of intellectual property infringement and the liability of e-commerce operators to light. A landmark case in China removed the defence of the “Safe Harbor Principle” for the first time, and should serve as an admonition to online platforms

Two dispute resolution specialists offer their insights on how to handle bringing a Chinese manufacturer to court and how to avoid a similar situation in the future.