LexGTDT Dominance 2021 - China

On December 19, 2020, the National Development and Reform Commission ("NDRC") and the Ministry of Commerce ("MOFCOM") promulgated the Measures for the Security Review of Foreign Investments (Order [2020] No.37 of NDRC and MOFCOM) (the "Measures for Security Review" or the"Measures"), effective as of January 18, 2021. The Measures for Security Review, comprised of 23 articles, specifies the types of foreign investments to which security review is applicable, authorities, scope, procedures of security review, supervision over the implementation of review decisions and punishment measures for violations. The Measures further improves the standardization, accuracy, and transparency of security review, minimizes the impact of security review on foreign investment activities and protect the enthusiasm and legitimate rights and interests of foreign investors.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement ("RCEP") is an upgraded version of the existing agreement signed by the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations—it combines them into a single multilateral pact with Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. Chapter 10 of the RCEP governs investors and investment activities among parties to the agreement. This article makes a brief comparison between Chapter 10 of the RCEP and Agreement Among The Government of Japan, The Government of The Public of Korea and The Government of The People's Republic of China for The Promotion, Facilitation and Protection of Investment ("Trilateral Investment Agreement") as well as between Chapter 10 of the RCEP and Chapter 9 of Free Trade Agreement Between The Government of Australia and The Government of The People's Republic of China ("ChAFTA") to highlight both major improvements and temporary shortages of the RCEP Investment Chapter.

ICLG Merger Control 2021 – China

ICLG – CARTELS AND LENIENCY 2021

Lexology GTDT - Cartel Regulation 2021 - China