China issues new guide for foreign investment ( 07-11-08 )

China's government released a new guide of industries open to foreign investment and foreign companies that are banned or restricted from entering the Chinese market.

Processing FIE Complaints ( 06-11-09 )

In September 2006, the PRC Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued the Tentative Measures on Complaints from Foreign-invested Enterprises (Measures), which outline detailed procedures for MOFCOM or its branches to deal with complaints from foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) or foreign investors (the Complainants) against administrative authorities. Before the issuance of the Measures, local MOFCOM branches had issued FIE complaint processing rules and established local complaint centers. The ...

Protecting Shareholders' Rights in Delayed Company Liquidations ( 06-11-09 )

In China, a company often fails to carry out liquidation procedures although its operations may have ceased due to poor management or ineffective cooperation among its shareholders. Alternatively, a company may sometimes remain in operation and choose not to initiate liquidation procedures despite having had its business licence revoked or having been ordered to close down. Under these circumstances, the realization of a company's assets is unknown. As a consequence, creditors are unsure when ...

CSRC Bans Collective Entrusted Investments ( 06-10-13 )

With the fast growth in China's capital markets, the country's banking, securities and trust industries have shown a marked interest in developing new financial products in order to gain greater market share. ...

Market Access Report: Information Technology ( 06-10-10 )

As a result of its WTO accession, China committed to 60 WTO and GATT ancillary agreements, a number of which directly or indirectly affect its IT industry. Under the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), China must gradually eliminate tariffs on key IT products. The Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) mandates that China amend its legislation to bring it into full compliance with TRIPs. China also must adhere to the Basic Telecom Agreement (BTA), which ...

Market Access Report: Real Estate ( 06-10-10 )

Cash Flows and External Security: The CSRC Addresses Some Old Issues ( 06-10-10 )

Lifting the Veil: Transparency in China ( 06-10-10 )

Market Access Report: Agriculture, Food and Beverages ( 06-10-10 )

Market Access Report: Construction ( 06-10-10 )

Market Access Report: Media & Publishing ( 06-10-10 )

Market Access Report: Oil & Gas ( 06-10-10 )

Market Access Report: Pharmaceuticals ( 06-10-10 )

Market Access Report: Planes, Trains and Automobiles ( 06-10-10 )

Market Access Report: Securities & Funds ( 06-10-10 )

Market Access Report: The Banking Sector ( 06-10-10 )

Market Access Report: Travel and Tourism ( 06-10-10 )

Market Access Report: Venture Capital ( 06-10-10 )

One China, Two Accessions ( 06-10-10 )

Tender Offer Issues in Acquiring PRC Listed Companies ( 06-10-10 )