Features & Analyses

Companies are now required to publish their business information on an online disclosure platform. While this is a positive step, factors such as the light penalties for non-compliance and standardising the system across all authorities need to be addressed

Wholly foreign-owned hospitals have been given the green light in certain parts of China. But Nicolas Zhu says many legal uncertainties remain, such as rules regarding acquisition and type of hospitals, foreign doctor licences, local doctor transfers and pricing

Wholly foreign-owned hospitals have been given the green light in certain parts of China. But Nicolas Zhu says many legal uncertainties remain, such as rules regarding acquisition and type of hospitals, foreign doctor licences, local doctor transfers and pricing

New Measures have simplified the regime for private funds in China and enhanced the CSRC's authority. But key issues are left unresolved and confusion over the tripartite regulatory system remains a problem

New Measures have simplified the regime for private funds in China and enhanced the CSRC's authority. But key issues are left unresolved and confusion over the tripartite regulatory system remains a problem

The development of multi-level capital markets provides new opportunities for venture capital and private equity investment. The benefits are amplified in Guangdong, where the various equity exchanges boost the development of tech companies

Foreigners who purchase houses in China often run into disputes and are unable to enforce their contracts. They are advised to understand how the Chinese courts deal with these issues and put in the right clauses

The merger process in China can be long and painful. This is primarily due to the lack of detailed implementing rules and un-reconciled discrepancies among governmental authorities

Tencent's legal director of investments and acquisitions Yan Li discusses with China Law & Practice the importance of keeping up with anti-monopoly, data privacy and industry-specific laws as well as why Shenzhen is the ideal place for entrepreneurship