Joint Ventures in the PRC

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This article examines the laws, regulations and approval process and documentation applicable to equity joint ventures and cooperative joint ventures in the PRC.

1. Equity joint ventures and cooperative joint ventures - essential differences

There are two kinds of joint ventures in the PRC: equity joint ventures and co-operative joint ventures.