The Legal Environment and Risks for Foreign Investment in China

Authors: Shoushuang Li



It is my great pleasure to introduce The Legal Environment and Risks for Foreign Investment in China by Shoushuang Li, a star young lawyer in Beijing. Mr. Li has a wealth of experience in foreign investment law and joint ventures, which he brings to bear in his analysis of this dynamic and critical field. China’s investment climate continues to evolve. Less than thirty years after the introduction of market reforms, China has become one of the world’s most attr- tive investment locations. The legal system has developed a good deal, although there are still plenty of pitfalls that await investors who are not sufficiently careful. Foreign observers of the legal system remain divided as to whether the proverbial glass is half full, or rather half empty—some believe that China’s efforts to - velop the rule of law have already born fruit while others are more skeptical. Li’s strength is to combine the specific details of the various regimes governing investment in China with a broader perspective on risk management. He begins with an introduction to general issues related to foreign investment, tax law, land use right and labor law. These are likely to be of concern to investors in a wide array of fields. He then goes on to provide a wealth of detail on particular sectors of education, water, and insurance.

Table of contents (14 chapters)

Front Matter
Pages I-XXII

Introduction: The Legal Risks of Foreign Investment in China
Pages 1-26

Legal Risks of Foreign Capital Entry
Front Matter
Pages 27-27
The Legal Risks of Green Field Foreign Investment
Pages 29-45
The Legal Environment and Risks for M&A by Foreign Investors in China
Pages 47-84
Modes and Risks for Foreign Investments in Restricted Industries
Pages 85-105

Legal Risks in Operation of Foreign-Invested Enterprises
Front Matter
Pages 107-107
Changeable Government: Political Risks for Foreign Investment
Pages 109-127
Corporate Governance Troubles in Sino-foreign Joint Ventures
Pages 129-149
Tax Risks Under the New Tax Law Environment
Pages 151-174
Land Use Right Risks in Foreign Investment
Pages 175-193
Labor Legal Risks of Foreign-Invested Enterprises
Pages 195-213

Legal Risks for Foreign Investment in Specific Industries
Front Matter
Pages 215-215
Modes and Legal Risks of Foreign Investment in Non-governmental Education in China
Pages 217-239
Legal Risks for Foreign Investment in China’s Water Market
Pages 241-265
Legal Risks for Foreign Investment in the Insurance Industry
Pages 267-290
An Insight into Foreign Investment Dispute Resolution in China
Pages 291-312
Managing the Future — The Strategy for Foreign Investment Under Power-Oriented Economy
Pages 313-316

Back Matter
Pages 317-320