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Recent CEPA Changes Make Hong Kong A More Attractive Launching Pad Into Mainland China For Foreign Investors
Introduction On 29 June 2003, the Mainland government and the Hong Kong government signed the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement ("CEPA"), which offers investors from Hong Kong a step ahead of investors from other countries to explore the Mainland market in various business sectors. In...
Read MoreDevelopment And Protection Of Foreign Brands In China
Most foreign companies are already alert to the opportunities which are becoming available as China grows in significance as not only a producer, but also as a consumer of commercial products. There is, however, a wide range of views amongst observers as to the likely speed and scope of the future...
Read MoreSue In Hong Kong:Enforce In China
On 14 July 2006, the Hong Kong and Mainland China Governments signed a ground-breaking agreement, rather lengthily entitled "An Arrangement on Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters by the Courts of the Mainland and of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region...
Read MoreHealth Check: An Update On Recent Developments In Pharmaceutical Policies And Regulations In China
A reputation for counterfeiting, poor quality control, ever changing and inconsistent application of regulations, and the challenges of ensuring that development does not unduly prejudice the welfare of the general population - this description of China's pharmaceutical industry is representative...
Read MoreMerger & Acquisition Practice In China
China remains an increasingly important and popular destination for international investment. For a foreign investor looking to establish a manufacturing base in China or tap its booming domestic market, a merger or acquisition ("M&A") may offer a speedy viable alternative to green field...
Read MoreOpportunities For Foreign Investment In The Distribution Sector In Mainland China
With a population of 1.3 billion people, rapid improvements in living standards, increasing levels of disposable income and a retail sector approaching US$1,000 billion in annual sales, the world's fourth largest economy is a market of significant interest to distribution sector foreign investors...
Read MoreThe Path Ahead For Intellectual Property Protection In China
Introduction Complaints by foreign businesses regarding protection of intellectual property rights in China have been a consistent feature in media reports since large scale foreign investment commenced some 20 years ago. However, China's economic revolution over the same period means that...
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