China

Officially known as the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is a unitary sovereign in East Asia and is the most populous country in the world. It is also one of the largest countries and has the most neighboring countries worldwide. The Communist Party in China exercises its jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, and maintains control over four direct controlled municipalities. It also has control over the special administrative regions of Macau and Hong Kong.

Since the economic reforms of 1978, China has been one of the fastest growing and most profitable economies in the world. Its stronghold on the electronic-market, foreign imports and exports, and trade-power internationally, make it the world’s second largest economy by GDP (as of 2016). It also has the largest purchasing power parity (PPP) in the world. China also has the largest standing army in the world, and is highly recognized as a nuclear weapons state; the nation also has the second largest defense fund in the world.

The government of the People’s Republic of China is spread across several state organizations:

  • The National People’s Congress and it’s Standing Committee
  • The President and the Vice-President
  • The State Council, or Central People’s Government
  • The military, including the People’s Liberation Army and the People’s Armed Police, and the Central Military Commission with a Chairman who is Commander-in-chief
  • The National Supervisory Commission
  • The Judicial Branch, consisting of the Supreme People’s Court and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate

Legal power is given to the Communist Party by the PRC Constitution, and it has comprehensive control of the state, military and media.

China a member of World Trade Organization, APEC, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), BCIM, BRICS, and G20. China has suffered from severe environmental deterioration and pollution in recent years. Urban air pollution is just one of the major health issues in the country. The country is also the world’s largest carbon dioxide emitter, and severe water pollution is also a major concern in China.

On the flip side, China is the world’s leading renewable energy producer. It invests heavily in renewable energy projects, such as hydroelectric and wind-power. The country is the largest hydroelectric producer in the world, and has the largest capacity of installed solar panel systems worldwide.

China has diplomatic relations with 175 countries around the world, with embassies in 162 of these countries. China has played an increasing role in calling free trade areas and security pacts in Asia in recent years. In 2000, the US approved permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with China, which allowed exports into the US, at the low rate which other countries paid.

The National Law Review covers news and the latest legislative developments in China. M&A transaction deals, limits on import/export with the US  including US and China Trade over solar panels. Foreign relations stories, new regulations dealing with manufacturing, and stories covering the health industry are also covered by the National Law Review. Visitors will find the latest news on foreign relations and the Chinese government online.

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Sep
15
2023
China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases 2023 People’s Courts Typical Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Cases Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Sep
12
2023
China’s Supreme People’s Court Again Affirms Right to Set Global Licensing Rates for Standard Essential Patents Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Sep
12
2023
Foley Automotive Update September 12, 2023 Foley & Lardner LLP
Sep
8
2023
Belgian Artist Christian Silvain Wins Copyright Suit Against Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts Professor at Beijing IP Court Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Sep
7
2023
China Generative AI New Provisional Measures Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
6
2023
U.S. Commerce Secretary’s Meetings in China Reinforce Trade Relations and Deepen Bilateral Discussions Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
6
2023
New Executive Order Restricts U.S. Investments In China Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
6
2023
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Releases Typical Cases of Abnormal Patent Applications Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Sep
1
2023
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Releases Guidelines for Delayed Examination of Invention Patent Applications Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Aug
29
2023
Biden Administration Unveils New Outbound Investment Security Program, Which Will Prohibit U.S. Investments in China Relating to Certain Technologies Polsinelli PC
Aug
29
2023
Commerce’s Final Circumvention Determination Concerning Solar Cells and Modules from China Blank Rome LLP
Aug
28
2023
Department of Commerce Issues Final Determinations on Circumvention Inquiries of Solar Cells and Modules Produced in China Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
28
2023
People’s Republic of China: State Council Issued New Policy for Attracting Foreign Investment K&L Gates
Aug
25
2023
China Update: STMA Publishes Guidelines on Quality Assurance for E-Cigarettes for Export Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
24
2023
China Bans Seafood from Japan Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
24
2023
China’s MEE Chemical Reporting Plan: Assessing Environmental Risks Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
20
2023
Patent Linkage Litigation in China: A Two-Year Review Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
15
2023
10 Key Takeaways: Biden Administration Sets the Stage for Regulation of U.S. Investments in China Blank Rome LLP
Aug
15
2023
United States Imposes Unprecedented Outbound Investment Controls Focused on China K&L Gates
Aug
11
2023
A New China Trademark Trojan Horse: Hold Registered Trademarks Ransom by the Filing of Bogus Non-Use Cancellations Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
11
2023
Reverse CFIUS Unveiled: Focus on China, Semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Computing Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
11
2023
CFIUS Annual Report: Reviews Of Foreign Investments In The U.S. Remain At Record High Levels Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
10
2023
September 2023 Visa Bulletin Shows Little Movement in Last Month of Fiscal Year 2023 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
10
2023
U.S. Outbound Investment Restrictions and Notification Requirements Mandated by Executive Order: Currently Limited to Certain Investments in China Tech Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
9
2023
September 2023 Visa Bulletin – Small Advances in EB-3 China and EB-2 All Other Countries; Other EB Categories in Holding Pattern Through Fiscal Year End Hunton Andrews Kurth
Aug
9
2023
New Government Forced Labor Actions Reemphasize Supply Chain Diligence for Government Contractors and Importers ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
30
2023
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Releases the “2023 Outline for Building a Powerful Intellectual Property Country and Implementation Promotion Plan of the 14th Five-Year Plan” Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Jul
27
2023
Congress and the White House May Restrict U.S. Investments in Certain Chinese Industries Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
25
2023
15 Rolex Counterfeiters Sentenced to up to 6.5 Years Prison in 300 Million RMB Counterfeit Case Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Jul
25
2023
Regulatory Framework for Privately-Offered Investment Funds in China: Implications and Compliance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
20
2023
China Standard Contract That Impacts Transferring Personal Information from China K&L Gates
Jul
20
2023
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation Releases Draft Anti-monopoly Guidelines in the Field of Standard Essential Patents for Comment Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Jul
19
2023
U.S. Action Against Pea Protein from China Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
19
2023
August 2023 Visa Bulletin Brings Continued Significant Retrogression for Multiple Employment-Based Categories Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
18
2023
China’s Utility Model Grants Down 25% in First Half of 2023; Invention Patent Grants Up 10% Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
 

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