31 March, 2016
On 25 February 2016, China released the draft amendments to its Anti-Unfair Competition Law (the "AUCL") for public comment. The AUCL contains provisions prohibiting commercial bribery by business operators in connection with the sale of commodities and for profit services. The draft amendments touched upon these provisions, and once passed, would provide more guidance clarifying the commercial bribery offence in China.
For further information, please contact:
Kyle Wombolt, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
kyle.wombolt@hsf.com