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In this issue: Changes to China's Copyright Laws, Implications for Vietnam being named a currency manipulator, the EU-China bilateral investment agreement, China's 2021 Foreign Policy, Hong Kong's new status as a Gateway to Wealth Management services to China's rich, India's Key Special Economic Zones and Foreign Investment Trends in the Russian Far East.
 
China Amends Its Copyright Laws: Key Changes
China's Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress recently passed the latest revision to the Copyright Law, with new amendments taking effect from June 1, 2021.
 
What The U.S 'Currency Manipulator' Label Means For Vietnam
Currency manipulation is a label associated with countries who consistently intervene in currency markets in order to artificially devalue their currencies against major currencies such as the US dollar. Manipulators could be subject to countervailing duties.
 
EU, China Give Political Approval to Comprehensive Agreement on Investments
The EU and China announced their political approval of the Comprehensive Agreement on Investments (CAI), and the accord could come into effect in 2021.
 
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China to Continue Multilateral Trade Development Policy Along the Belt and Road Initiative In 2021
The Central Government’s “Economic Work Conference” has just been held in Beijing, with new alignment between domestic and foreign trade markets. China's foreign trade was up 1.8% in 2020, while BRI and Dual Circulation Strategy remain key trade issues.
 
An Investors Guide To India's Key Special Economic Zones
Special economic zones (SEZs) in India are areas that offer incentives to resident businesses. SEZs typically offer competitive infrastructure, duty free exports, tax incentives, and other measures designed to make it easier to conduct business. Accordingly, SEZs in India are a popular investment destination for many multinationals, particularly exporters.
 
A Reinvented Hong Kong Is Emerging To Become A US$3 Trillion Financial Services Wealth Management Hub
Comments suggesting Hong Kong's demise are inaccurate: the city is a wealth management key to accessing US$3 trillion in assets and offers plenty of opportunities to financial specialists and investment funds.
 
Russian Far East Records Significant Foreign Direct Investment Increases
The Russian Far East, an area of North-East Asia covering 6.2 million sq.km (2,400,000 sq mi), now accounts for 32% of all Foreign Direct Investment into Russia, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev. Special economic zoning and concessions have stoked investor interest in the region.
 
 
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