Features & Analyses

A new tax policy may force multinational companies to choose between taking a heavy tax hit and giving expat workers local employment contracts

The finalists for the seven Deal of the year categories at the China Law & Practice Awards 2009

The arrest of Rio Tinto's Stern Hu shows that when a non-Chinese national employed by a foreign company is detained in China, it makes headlines. But the PRC's criminal penalties for trade secret offences are nothing new

New rules issued by the Beijing municipal government provide attractive incentives for foreign multinational companies looking for a regional base

Foreign investors can be caught out by China's registered capital or reserve fund requirements. Where an investment with funding primarily obtained from outside mainland China produces cash investment returns, the onshore structure may restrict the amount of cash that can be remitted out of the country

China's legal market is becoming ever more active, with domestic firms using a range of strategies to boost their market share and compete with the larger players

New rules signal shift toward market-driven approach

A new online inquiry database for judgment debtors should bring greater transparency to debt collection in China and is a sign of more improvements to come

Chinese law includes regulations on internet and email privacy protection. Employers should watch out for the possibility of disputes when they monitor employees' online activities