Law for Foreign Business and Investment in China

In trying to establish a presence in China, foreign investors have found it imperative to understand the regulatory environment of this potentially huge market. This book provides an overview of the legal framework for doing business in China. It highlights liberalisation measures that China has undertaken to fulfil its WTO commitments.

In trying to establish a presence in China, foreign investors have found it imperative to understand the regulatory environment of this potentially huge market. This book provides an up-to-date overview of the legal framework for doing business in China.

It covers such topics as:-

• state structure;
• legislative amendments and enactments on direct foreign investment;
• the court system;
• the legal profession;
• business entities;
• foreign investment enterprises;
• contracts;
• intellectual property;
• labor and employment;
• consumer protection;
• taxation;
• securities;
• and, dispute resolution.

Apart from explaining legal principles, the book highlights liberalisation measures that China has undertaken to fulfil its WTO commitments; elucidates complicated legal concepts with examples of court decisions; discusses relevant foreign trade and investment polices; and, includes a glossary of Chinese terms.