ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|23 pages

An overview of the Chinese legal system

chapter |13 pages

Selected cases

chapter 3|37 pages

Foreign investment enterprises

chapter |18 pages

Selected cases

chapter 4|24 pages

Contracts

chapter |11 pages

Selected cases

chapter 5|32 pages

Intellectual property

chapter |31 pages

Selected cases

chapter 6|21 pages

Labor and employment

chapter |15 pages

Selected cases

chapter 7|16 pages

Consumer protection

chapter |15 pages

Selected cases

chapter 8|26 pages

Taxation, banking, and securities

chapter |14 pages

Selected cases

chapter 9|22 pages

Dispute resolution

chapter |9 pages

Selected cases

chapter 10|17 pages

Foreign trade and investment policies

chapter |6 pages

Table of Chinese legal documents

chapter |2 pages

Table of cases

chapter |1 pages

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