China has issued new registration rules for foreign invested partnership enterprises (FIPEs), confirming that approval by the Ministry of Commerce will not be necessary for establishment of these entities. The rules will come into effect on 1 March.

A "geographic indication" indicates a specific geographical origin and other features associated with that place.

Recently, China clarifies that individuals shall be liable for individual income tax (‘IIT’) on income derived from assignment of trade-restricted shares. According to the Supplementary Notice on Individual Income Tax Issues regarding Transfer of Trade-Restricted Shares (Caishui [2010] No. 70) ("Circular 70"), "trade-restricted shares" refers to shares which have been locked up during initial public offerings.

Discusses new cross-border investment options for China.

Complexity and volume of Cross Border Transactions increasing.

This series of articles explains the opportunities for business angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 1 Introduction – introduces angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 2 discusses the startup scene in Hong Kong, Part 3 outlines the profiles of business angels and networks, Part 4 describes financial infrastructure, Part 5 covers Government technology policies, Part 6 presents recent examples of success stories in the tech sector.

On 30 October 2010, it was reported in the press1 that the People’s Court has thus far accepted 11 antitrust cases (for the period 1 August 2008 to June 2010). Out of these 11 cases, 10 were antitrust civil cases (see our previous article entitled Two Years on, Ten Antitrust Private Actions) and 1 was an antitrust administrative action.

Several large multinational pharmaceutical companies have been found to be in violation of the Anti-Unfair Competition Law.

NDRC has announced that it is investigating costs and prices charged by 60 foreign and domestic drug makers in China.

In March every year, lawmakers and political advisers from the National People's Congress (NPC) (Chinas equivalent of Parliament) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Committee (CPPCC) (China's top advisory body) conduct sessions in Beijing to take stock of social, legal and economic issues in China for the preceding year; and discuss objectives (in relation to the same issues) for the year going forward1. These sessions are often referred to as the "two sessions".

This one-day conference promises to be a unique platform to discuss the hottest issues of Antitrust and Economics.

When the employer failed to arrange a pre-employment health check for the employee, it assumed any work injury liability.

On 22 November 2010, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced1 that it was in the process of determining remedies against eight oil companies for selling diesel above the maximum prices set by the Government.

Approval for MOFCOM for petroleum contracts is no longer required.

The new interpretation focuses on issues such as intentionally purchasing counterfeit products and online shopping.

China Insurance Regulatory Committee has created provisional measures to regulate insurance transfers.

Beijing First Intermediate People’s Court has accepted an administrative lawsuit lodged by LV against the China TRAB.

Parties have signed a cooperation agreement on international aviation arbitration in Shanghai.

Discusses Democratic Republic of Congo's sovereign immunity from enforcement in Hong Kong.

On 20 May 2009, the Indian Government formally notified provisions in the Competition Act of India (Act) relating to anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominance.