Other Briefings
Shanghai Encourages Foreign R&D Centers, Introduces a Dozen Support Policies
The new support policies to encourage foreign investors to set up R&D centers in Shanghai will be in effect from December 1, 2020 until November 30, 2025.
China Releases 2020 Negative List for Market Access
Foreign investors should consult both the 2020 MA Negative List and the 2020 FI Negative List before investing in a chosen sector in China.
Beijing Promotes the Application of Electronic Seals
In a trial run, Beijing will encourage the use of electronic seals for signing online certificates, approvals, contracts, and other electronic materials.
China Releases Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for its Platform Economy
China has drafted guidelines to curtail monopolistic behavior in its platform-based online economy, aligned with the proposed reforms to the anti-monopoly law.
Shanghai Pudong New Area Pilots “One Integrated License”
Shanghai’s Pudong New Area has piloted a program to help market entities enter specific industries through one integrated license, and it will be in effect till end of 2022.
Hainan Unveils First Zero Tariff Positive List, Allows SOEs to List Overseas
Latest updates from Hainan include a ‘zero-tariff’ policy on certain raw/auxiliary material imports and allowing overseas listing of state enterprises.
China’s Patent Law Reviewed: Five Major Amendments
The amendments to China’s Patent Law will take effect June 1, 2021 and aim to create a better environment for investors and designers.
China’s Export Control Law Explained
From December 1, 2020, China’s Export Control Law will mandate Chinese exporters of sensitive materials and technologies as well as their foreign customers to satisfy compliance or get penalized.
