Publications - Corporate and M&A
Highlights of 2023 Revision to Company Law of China
On December 29, 2023, marking the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Company Law, China released the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China (2023 Revision), introducing adjustments to various aspects, including shareholder capital…
China: Highlights of Envisaged Amendments to PRC Company Law
A few months ago, China released the Company Law (Second Draft Amendment). The envisaged amendments include company's organizational structure, shareholder capital contribution and other aspects. This article briefs some highlights in light of the…
China Issues New Versions of Negative Lists for Foreign Investment
Since 2018, China started to implement the “Negative List” approach for the administration of foreign investment nationwide, and has updated the Negative Lists periodically since then. The Negative Lists set out in a centralized manner…
COVID-19: Chinese preferential policies in favor of SMEs
The Chinese central and local government have issued a series of preferential policies in order to ease the burdens of the enterprises in mainland China, in particular, the SMEs, which are affected by the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (NCP).
Highlights of the Revised Negative Lists for Foreign Investment Access
“Special Administrative Measures for Foreign Investment Access (Negative List) (2019 Edition)” and the “Special Administrative Measures for Foreign Investment Access in Pilot Free Trade Zones (Negative List) (2019 Edition)”…
Things to know on the Chinese pricing tag
To the retail operators, administrative penalty imposed on price cheating is one of the most common administrative penalties they would face in their daily operation. Price Cheating, as provided in the Pricing Law of the People's Republic…
Urban Rail Transit Vehicles Investment Projects are Facing Capacity Monitor
On March 9, 2018, the General Office of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released the Circular on Issues Relating to Strengthen the Monitor of Urban Rail Transit Vehicles Investment Projects ([Fa Gai Ban Chan Ye [2018…
Recent development on amendments of the Drug Administration Law (draft for consultation)
To deepen the reform of drug evaluation and approval system, encourage innovations in drugs, and safeguard the rights and interests of the public in regard to drug consumption, China Food and Drug Administration (the “CFDA”) has…
Legal Insights On The Chinese Laws - December 2017
A brief introduction on key PRC laws and regulations recently issued by relevant authorities.
Legal Update China Newsletter - December 2017
A brief on the latest prc laws and regulations issued by the relevant authorities.
China Supreme Court issues the forth interpretation of the company law to clarify certain applications to the law
On August 25, 2017, China’s Supreme People’s Court (the “SPC”) issued the Provisions on Certain Issues Concerning the Application of the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China (IV) (“Interpretation IV…
China Legal Update Newsletter - 2 - November 2017
A brief on the latest prc laws and regulations issued by the relevant authorities.