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An overview of China's new catalogue for foreign investment
Effective from 30 January 2012, China's new Foreign Investment Catalogue reflects its commitment to continue opening the market to foreign investment. Herbert Smith highlight the principal changes to the current 2007 catalogue with a look at 'permitted', 'encouraged' and 'restricted' activities.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes
VAT is happening in Asia: recent tax developments in China and Hong Kong
This quarterly tax newsletter provides a round-up of all the key tax developments in the PRC and Hong Kong. This edition looks at how the Social Security Law is affecting expatriate social insurance; continuing development of CFC rules; steps to reform China's business tax and much more.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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Asia corporate update - Hong Kong's ESG Guide; posting regulatory filings; PRC foreign investment catalogue
This edition of DLA Piper's Asia corporate newsletter focuses on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's consultation paper on a proposed environmental, social and governance guide; new advice on posting regulatory filings on issuers' own websites; and the PRC's new foreign investment catalogue.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 06 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Chinese investment gets easier - holding companies, VAT, renminbi and FDI reform
The Chinese economy continues to grow and modernise, and the Government recognises that existing systems and structures are no longer suitable for the state of development. In this briefing, Wragge & Co outline the changes being made to ensure the current regime meets demand.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing
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How IP is reshaping e-commerce strategies in China
New developments in e-commerce regulation bring the issue of IP infringement and the liability of e-commerce operators to light. A landmark case of E-land v Taobao in China removes the defense of the "Safe Harbor Principle" for the first time, and should serve as an admonition to online platforms.
Law Firm: King & Wood | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: E-Commerce
Data privacy in China - additional online user control and data privacy protections
On 15 March 2012, new provisions on data privacy in China will come into effect. This article from King & Wood provides an analysis of the new provisions and what they mean both for the protection of online privacy rights as well as for risks posed to current internet content providers.
Law Firm: King & Wood | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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The implications of the new Social Insurance Law for employers and employees in China
The PRC Social Insurance Law 2011 introduced a new regime to regulate the five social insurance schemes. This briefing outlines how the changes will affect employers and individuals including expatriate staff, the mandatory collection measures and the penalties for employers who fail to comply.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 24 January 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
Intellectual property in China - another year wiser
In 2011, China's highest court issued an annual report providing the court's comments on various intellectual property cases across the country. In this article, King & Wood take a look at how the court's comments shed light on China's patent, copyright, and trademark laws.
Law Firm: King & Wood | Published: 23 January 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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How to minimise the risks that legal representatives in China face
This article from King & Wood provides an overview of the potential risks that a legal representative may face under civil, criminal and administrative laws and how such risks are often prevented or minimised based on China's legal practices.
Law Firm: King & Wood | Published: 19 January 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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China's new Catalogue for Guiding Foreign Investment in Industry - an overview of the major changes
On 24th December 2011, the PRC State Council promulgated the Catalogue for Guiding Foreign Investment in Industry 2011. The new catalogue was prepared with a focus on 'higher value-added' and 'greener' industries. This briefing outlines the changes to both encouraged and restricted industries.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 18 January 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes
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