Trade Law

Deals with the legal aspects of international trade, including customs, import/export regulations, and trade agreements involving China.

An Oriented Opening: China’s 2025 Catalogue and the Governance of Foreign Investment

The new Catalogue of Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment is not a mere technical update. It is a strategic policy instrument that clarifies how and where China intends to welcome foreign capital today.

Foreign Investment Law

Enrico Toti

1 day ago2 min read

Text describing the 2022 revision of China's Foreign Trade Law by the National People's Congress, focusing on the simplification of foreign trade dealer requirements and enhanced intellectual property protection.

China’s new Foreign Trade Law

China's Foreign Trade Law was revised (Dec 2022), notably repealing Article 9's registration requirement to simplify foreign trade access. The updated 64-article law expands the scope of trade dealers, reinforces IP protection, prohibits monopolistic behavior, and outlines trade remedies and legal liabilities, reflecting China's ongoing commitment to trade liberalization and a socialist market economy.

Business Law

Cinalex

Jan 25, 20233 min read