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INVESTMENT AND TRADE REGULATIONS
9:00 - 9:45, Felix B. Chang and Harvey J. Cohen
- Trade Relations With China and the Interplay of Regulatory Agencies
- Export Controls and Sanctions
- Anti-Corruption and Anti-Dumping Laws
- Foreign Direct Investment Policies and Favored Nations for In-Bound Investments into China
- M&A Regulations and the Acquisition of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors
- Governmental Approval Processes
LABOR LAWS AND COMPLIANCE
9:45 - 10:30, Paul Allaer and Claire Huaying Ye
- Cultural Differences and Labor Expectations
- The Laws Governing Hiring, Firing and Compensation
- Handling Labor Disputes
FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND TAXATION ISSUES
10:45 - 11:45, Haifeng Hong
- The Chinese Banking System, Payment Options and Foreign Exchange Issues
- Inter-Company Loans
- Tax Laws, Corporate Structure and Liability Exposure
- Independent Contractor vs. Employee
- Principal Taxes Affecting Operations
- Tax Treaties and Transfer Pricing Rules
- China Business Trusts
- Tax Incentives, Tax Compliance and IRS Issues
- New Tax Regulations: Chinese Corporate Income Tax Law
- New Tax Audit Regime: What to Expect
NEGOTIATING AND DRAFTING PARTNERSHIP AND OUTSOURCING AGREEMENTS
12:45 - 2:15, Felix B. Chang and Harvey J. Cohen
- Contract Types and Purposes
- The Importance of Due Diligence
- Mitigating International Litigation Risk
- Understanding Chinese Negotiation Methods
- Negotiation Strategies for Low-Risk, Flexible Agreements
- Drafting Tactics and Important Provisions for Sound Joint Venture Agreements
- Secrets to Drafting Solid Supply Management Contracts
- Handling Complex Partnerships and Disputes
- Lessons Learned & Cautionary Advice
AVOIDING AND RESOLVING DISPUTES WITH CHINESE PARTIES
2:30 - 3:30, John B. Pinney
- Potential for Disputes is an Important Risk in Doing Business in China
- How to Manage and Reduce Risk of Business Disputes
- Resources Available for Resolution of Business Disputes in China
- Mediation and Conciliation
- Arbitration in China and Hong Kong
- Arbitration Outside of China
- New York Convention and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in China
- Litigation as an Option for Resolution of Disputes
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TRADE SECRET PROTECTION
3:30 - 4:30, Victor J. Wasylyna
- Case Law: The Risks Associated With IP in Chinese Business Transactions
- Available Protection Methods: Are They Effective?
- The Chinese Judicial Method, Arbitration Process and Strategies
- Enforcement Mechanisms Available
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