Retail Trade and Distribution

Approval procedures for commercial FIEs streamlined.

The Circular states that, with certain exceptions, the investment in and establishment of commercial enterprises by foreign investors shall be subject to the examination of the provincial-level departments in charge of commerce.

China's legal market continues to attract high-end, complicated and multi jurisdictional work and in Beijing this month, the China Law & Practice awards will reflect the complexities and challenges. Chris Bisogni and Joanna Law provide a summary of the deals and firms that made the 2008 shortlist.

China sets entry requirements for manufacture of alternative energy vehicles.

The Rules specify the qualifications for production of alternative energy vehicles and the administration of the vehicle production enterprises and products.

King Jouet, a French retailer of children's recreation and leisure, will open stores in the PRC within an unlimited period with Carrefour, an international…

King Jouet, a French retailer of children's recreation and leisure, will open stores in the PRC within an unlimited period with Carrefour, an international…

Hong Kong and Macao investors allowed to hold a controlling interest in the commercial sector.

The new guidance catalogue has re-defined industries into those that are encouraged, restricted or prohibited for foreign investment.