Overview

China’s formation of a basic national socialist legal system at the 11th National People’s Congress in March 2011 is good news for foreign investors seeking certainty and stability following significant changes to labour laws, corporate income tax rules and competition law in recent years.

China has also responded to the changing global and domestic economic circumstances by continuing to develop its foreign investment regime, and the response from foreign investors continues to be positive.

This supplement highlights the major regulatory developments in areas such as labour laws, corporate tax and competition law, as well as offering guidance on M&A activity, corruption and environmental issues.