Download the PDF Download the Word On 1 June 2026, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) published the Regulations on Outbound Investment (State Council Order No. 837) （《国务院关于对外投资的规定》（国令第837号）) (the “2026 Regulations”) 1 effective from 1 July...
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China’s Regulatory Position on Virtual Currencies and RWA
The HKEX has proposed major reforms to its listing framework, including changes to WVR thresholds, secondary listing requirements and confidential filing for all listing applicants.
China’s State Council Announces Measures to Stabilise Foreign Investment and Foreign Trade – August 2020
Download the PDF Download the Word China saw foreign direct investment in the nonfinancial sector grow 0.5 percent year-on –year to 533.65 billion yuan (US$77.13 billion) in the first seven months of 2020, achieving positive growth for the first time since January,...
China Drafts Film Industry Promotion Law
The National People’s Congress (the NPC) conducted its first-round review of the draft PRC Film Industry Promotion Law (《中華人民共和國電影產業促進法（草案）》) (the Draft FIPL) on 30 October 2015.
Shanghai Gives Green Light To Wholly Foreign-Owned Hospitals
For the first time, a specific legal framework is in place for foreign investors to invest in medical institutions in China through a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE).
Six Foreign Flat-Screen Manufacturers Fined for Price Fixing in the PRC
In January 2013, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) fined six foreign flat-screen manufactures for price-fixing.
Recent Developments in China’s Business and Securities Laws
Download the Word Part 1 – Economic Background Part 2 – China’s Stimulus Package Breakdown of Planned Spending Other Aspects of the Stimulus Package 10 Sector Specific Plans Impact of the Stimulus Package Part 3 – Global Markets and IPOs 3.1 China to list foreign...
New Guidelines regarding Mergers and Acquisition Loans of Commercial Banks
CBRC issued 2008 guidelines on M&A loans, overturning restrictions on equity investment financing to boost onshore and outbound M&A activity.
PRC Adopts Labour Contract Law
Download the Word Introduction Employment contracts Fixed-term and open-ended contracts Probationary periods Confidentiality and non-competition clauses Redundancy Severance pay Role of Trade unions Payment Decrees Training clause and liquidated damages clause...
Landmark PRC Anti-Monopoly Law Passed
Download the Word Monopoly Agreements Abuse of Dominant Market Position Merger Control National Security Review Penalties The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed the Anti-Monopoly Law (“AML”) on 30 August 2007. After 13 years of legislative...