CSRC plans to exempt foreign investors from short-term profit rules; Foshan Government vastly increases financial support for overseas IP protection; BNP Paribas gains regulatory approval from CBIRC for wealth management joint venture with Agricultural Bank of China.
CBIRC allows multinationals to set up their own group finance companies. Payments of project quality deposits are allowed to be deferred. CSRC eases share buyback criteria for listed companies
In the first part of a two-part series, Ivan Jin, Allen Liu, Bella Cao and Huppert Hu of Merits & Tree Law Offices explain how foreign capital and Chinese insurance funds can aim to "dance with harmony" in China's private equity market, as they navigate multiple regulatory and practical challenges
State Council relaxes foreign investment in outbound tourism and elderly care. Companies are allowed 100% super tax deduction in investment in non-profit R&D institutions. Tax policy is eased for residents exchanging for new apartments.
As the relationship between the U.S. and China has deteriorated, an increasing number of Chinese companies are ending their U.S.-based operations. Derek Liu, Rod Hunter and Howard Wu of Baker McKenzie set out some guidance for those heading down that path