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Guide to Franchising in China (Jul 3)
In 2007, China issued a number of regulations on franchising. A number of important changes have resulted, and in this article, we discuss the rules and regulations for foreign franchisors establishing and operating in China.


OEM Agreements in China (Jul 3)
Due to the current fears of "Made in China" products, it is necessary for foreign companies to carefully select and monitor their OEM suppliers in China. This article summarizes various terms which should be included in Chinese OEM Agreements.


Supreme Court to Provide First Judicial Interpretation on the Real Property Law (Jun 17)
hina’s Supreme Court released its first set of judicial interpretations on the PRC Real Property Law for public comment on June 15th, 2008. The released Supreme Court Interpretations regarding property disputes are the first of its kind.


China’s State Council releases 5-year IPR protection plan (Jun 16)
China's State Council recently released the National Intellectual Property Right Strategic Program (Program), outlining China’s 5-year plan to promote independent intellectual property (IP) rights. Perhaps cracking down on DVD shops is but a small and insignificant example of China’s increasing enforcement of IPR. It however is quite significant in that the State Council is showing its stance on IPR violations at even the most basic levels


Corruption in New York Department of Buildings - top crane inspector arrested for taking bribes (Jun 7)
The city’s chief crane inspector was arrested Friday and charged with taking bribes to pass cranes under his review and for taking money from a crane company who sought to ensure that their employees would pass the required licensing exam. Here, we are reminded that such corrupt practices are present in our own backyard as well. A few bad seeds, poor funding, under paid staff and no oversight can cause the same problems in any country.


China most attractive destination of FDI according to Ernst & Young survey (Jun 6)
Despite projections of a slow down in the Chinese economy, it appears that China (as surveyed) is looked at to be the most attractive destination for foreign direct investments. Seems reasonable.


Ultra-thin plastic bags banned in China - No more hot soup in a bag! (Jun 5)
China's ban on the distribution and manufacture on the ultra thin plastic bags took effect last week on June 1. Retailers will also be banned from giving out free regular plastic bags. Do you ever wonder the amount of toxic material we are ingesting which the bag likely emits when in direct contact at such high temperatures?


No more Sharon Stone Ads in China? (May 30)
French fashion house Christian Dior, one of the earliest brands to enter successfully into the Chinese market, has dropped Stone from all Chinese advertisements despite her May 22 apology. I know I shouldn't say this but I know everyone cannot help but think that perhaps, according to Stone's logic; is this karma?


China’s tax authority to further make clarifications on the restriction of preferential tax policies of FIEs (May 29)
China’s taxation authorities have noted that the gradual transition of preferential policies will only apply to the original investment. Any additional investment projects by the enterprises in 2008 will not be able enjoy the gradual transition tax rate. However in practice, in many cases it will be difficult to track and distinguish pre- and post-March 17, 2007 investments to determine the tax rate.


Prime Minister Wen Jiabao on Facebook (May 28)
It looks like China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has even made it on the Facebook. The very popular Prime Minister, at my time of checking his profile had 13, 253 supporters and 618 Wall Posts.
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