Overview

Following on from Herbert Smith's 2010 China investment guide, this supplement provides an update on all the latest regulatory developments in the world's economic powerhouse.

China’s formation of a basic national socialist legal system was declared complete at the 11th National People’s Congress held in March 2011 in Beijing. This 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.

The guide focuses on how China developed its investment regime to achieve a 26% year-on-year increase in foreign investment. In addition, updates are also provided on employment law, M&A security reviews, competition law, corporate tax, environment, corruption, representative offices and international tribunals.

For the full update, click ‘View Briefing’.