Legislation

Mofcom lifts the examination and approval requirement for certain foreign investment matters.

Insurance institutions not allowed to provide external security.

First attempt to regulate private equity enterprises nationwide.

CSRC gives a definition of a seriously distressed company.

Mofcom may terminate M&A transactions that affect national security.

Parties to patent infringement cases relieved from burden of proof.

National legislation Constitution and legal systemProvisions for Causes of Action in Civil Cases (1st Revision)民事案件案由规定 (第一次修正)L1420/11.02.18 Amendment…

The Provisions detail the security review application procedure for acquisition of domestic enterprises by foreign investors.

The Circular aims to further regulate the administration by record filing of equity investment enterprises in the pilot areas: Tianjin Binhai New Area, Beijing Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park, Wuhan East Lake New Technology Development Zone and the Yangtze Delta.