The Nanjinger

On August 22, 2013, the State Council approved the establishment of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free-Trade Zone (SFTZ). Officially launched on September 29, 2013 with the backing of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, it is the “first free-trade zone...

The traditional Chinese judicial system is a highly centralized, organizational model of the government and judicial system. At the end of the 19th century, the Chinese traditional law system gradually degraded due to contact and collision with Western...

With the increased divorce and break-up rate, sadly love stories end every day around us. When couples live together, they may have collective property, including real estate or jewelry. After the break-up, disputes about the division of this...

One of the most challenging problems related to economic and industrial development in China is the pollution. China has recently become the biggest offending country. In 1989 the lawmaker introduced a unique fine for enterprises responsible of pollutant...

As a result of numerous food-related scandals, a new bill will come into force on 1st June, 2014, highlighting the liability of food companies and local governments, and strengthen the role of the public in ensuring food safety....

According to a recent survey, sexual harassment is on the rise in China, predominantly on public busses, subways or in entertainment venues. Although this is difficult to say with accuracy, there are theories explaining why there is, at...

Recently the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council of the PRC has been soliciting public opinion for the amendment of the Advertisement Law. The soliciting period lasted until end of March 2014. As part of the process,...

Labour dispatch; outsourcing workers from third-party agencies rather than directly employing them, faced many problems after the Labour Contract Law of 2008. Hence, “Interim Regulations on Labour Dispatch”, introduced on 1st March 2014. The new regulation significantly impacts...