Selected Web Sites
- Doing Business 2011 data for China, from the World BankThe World Bank's Doing Business 2011 data summary for China, including overall "Ease of Doing Business" rank (out of 183 economies) and rankings by specific topics.
- Official PRC government websiteThe official website of government of PRC. The Chinese version is available at http://www.gov.cn/
- Essential China AdviceAdvice for doing business in China, from the United States Commercial Service.
- MyCorporateResource.com -- ChinaThis blog’s China link connects to doing business in China and updates from many of the major Western firms working in China.
- U.S. Department of States country pagesU.S. department of states has an annual human rights report and country pages for China.
Blogs: Law and Business
- China Hearsay | China law, business and economics commentaryStan Abrams is a Beijing-based IP/IT lawyer and law professor. China Hear 听 Say 说。
- China Law Blog | China Law for Business (by Harris and Moure)"We will be discussing the practical aspects of Chinese law and how it impacts business there. We will be telling you what works and what does not and what you as a businessperson can do to use the law to your advantage. Our aim is to assist businesses already in China or planning to go into China, not to break new ground in legal theory or policy."--self intro.
Selected Articles
- Guide to Doing Buisness in the PRCThis article written by a Hong Kong law firm includes information about China legal system, business regulations, and common forms of foreign investment in China.
Retain a Lawyer
Retaining a lawyer is important for your business in China, especially if you need to deal with a possible lawsuit. It can be either frustrating or fruitful. Many American businesspeople prefer to contact American law firms with branches in China in order to avoid the culture barricade. Others may hire a Chinese law firm which is qualified to handle international legal business.
- The American Chamber of Commerce - ChinaThe American Chamber of Commerce in the People's Republic of China (AmCham-China) is a non-profit organization which represents US companies and individuals doing business in China.
- Beijing, China Lawyers & Law FirmsProvided by the Global Legal Resources, HG.org Worldwide Legal Directories
- How to Retain a Chinese lawyer for a LawsuitThis site provides advice on hiring and retaiting a lawyer in China.
- American Bar Association, section of International Law China committeeThis committee supports ABA members with interests in China-related legal matters.
- Directory of law firms in ShanghaiThe Shanghai Lawyer Association provides search engine for those seeking law firms or lawyers in Shanghai.
