China Briefing

This blog provides news, analysis and commentary on economic, business and regulatory issues in China and compliments a monthly magazine and growing library of technical business guides.

Author: Dezan Shira & Associates has offices in China, Hong Kong, India and Vietnam. The firm also authors India Briefing.

Blawg Related Categories: International Law • International • Asia • Law Firm • Business Law

Recent Posts from China Briefing

China Purchasing Payment Defaults Rise
HONG KONG, Sept. 5 - In a sign the global downturn is affecting Chinese exporters, payment default rates (non-collectable debts) due from mainland businesses rose in the first six months of 2008 to 1.6 percent…
Coca-Cola Bid Tests China’s New Anti-Monopoly Law
Sept. 5 – China’s new anti-monopoly law will be put to the test with Coca-Cola’s proposed US$2.4 billion purchase of Huiyuan Juice Group. If the bid pushes through, it will be the largest takeover of…
This Year’s Xiamen International Trade Fair Promises Much for Investors
A complimentary intelligence service for businesspeople who cannot attend: Xiamen downloadable investment brochure also available Sept. 3 - This year’s Xiamen China International Fair for Investment and Trade, scheduled to begin on Monday, September…
National VAT Reform Proposals Submitted to State Council
Sept. 3 - Proposals to restructure the national application of China’s most important collectable tax, the value-added tax, have been put forward to the State Council and are expected to be implemented shortly. Two measures…
The Basics of Arbitration in China
Sept. 3 - Arbitration on contracts involving a Chinese party is a concern for international counsel and overseas-based lawyers. Chinese parties will usually insist upon the clause in contracts, which can be a good thing,…
Chinese Legislators Call for SME and Worker Income Tax Cuts
Sept. 2 - Several senior mainland legislators called for national tax cuts to be realized at the fourth session of the NPC on Friday, recommending that monthly individual income tax barriers be raised. Currently, workers…
Latest Draft of Representative Office Amendments Now Online
Sept. 2 – The State Council’s Office of Legislative Affairs has released the latest draft of administrative measures for representative offices in China. The measures are posted in Chinese on their web site found here.…
Is China’s Population Really 1.3 Billion?
Sept. 1 - The population figure promoted for China that is accepted by the international community and acknowledged by Beijing is 1.3 billion. This figure has been promoted for some years now. In assessing…
New Regulations for Foreign Drivers in China
Sept. 1 – The Ministry of Public Security will implement new regulations beginning January 1, 2009 allowing foreign drivers to be under the same jurisdiction as local Chinese drivers. This means that local police will…
The world’s 3rd Highest Building Opens in Shanghai
Aug. 30 - It’s a rivalry that Charles Dickens would be proud of, just a week after Beijing hosted the Olympics with all its glamorous new buildings, the world turns its eyes back to Shanghai…