Legal

Conducting thorough due diligence is essential in China, but there are decisions to make about the proper priorities as well as the best processes to choose

The Rules clarify terms and phrases of the PRC Patent Law, such as "genetic resource" and "patented pharmaceutical".

On February 25, a panel of leading China transactional lawyers discussed the legislative and regulatory changes affecting the regulation of derivatives and structured finance in China

New implementing rules for the PRC Patent Law will have a significant impact on foreign companies' China IP strategies. Issues relating to security review procedures and first-filing have been clarified, but penalties are tougher and uncertainties remain abundant

New implementing rules for the PRC Patent Law will have a significant impact on foreign companies' China IP strategies. Issues relating to security review procedures and first-filing have been clarified, but penalties are tougher and uncertainties remain abundant

China raises first instalment of land grant to 50% to prohibit hoarding.

Foreign skilled personnel in Shanghai allowed for a five-year stay.

Government takes significant step toward reform of the foreign-invested partnership rules.

Shanghai allows debt-for-equity swaps by foreign-invested enterprises.