Monthly Archives: April 2006

China Allows Yale to Invest in the Chinese Stock Market

Yale University has confirmed that the Chinese government will now allow it to trade in the Chinese stock market, the first educational institution allowed to do so. Whoopee. Can one imagine any activity more imprudent than trusting even a portion … Continue reading

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Event: Hong Kong and the Two Systems Model

The New York County Lawyer’s Association (NYCLA) invites all to attend a free public forum. THE CHALLENGES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN IMPLEMENTING THE ONE NATION – TWO SYSTEMS MODEL: HONG KONG, CHINA PERSPECTIVE Speakers Hon. Elsie Leung, Former Secretary for Justice, … Continue reading

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Further Restrictions on Media

One can only approach the idea of investment in China’s media industry with a healthy skepticism. A recent regulation, while not directly dealing with inbound investment, reminds us a good deal of the atmosphere permeating the Chinese media. This notice, … Continue reading

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Audio: Remarks to the ABA Conference

Click the little triangle to hear my remarks made to the American Bar Association, Section of International Law. Text of the post may be found directly below.

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Remarks at the ABA, Section of International Law Conference

[I would like to express my thanks to Amy Hirter of Holland & Hart and Bob Brown of Greenebaum, Doll & MacDonald, for inviting me to speak yesterday to the American Bar Association, Section of International Law conference in New … Continue reading

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ABA Speaking Engagement, April 6, NYC

This Thursday, April 6, I will be speaking as a panelist at the American Bar Association, Section of International Law, 2006 Spring Meeting, to be held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. I’d be pleased to meet any … Continue reading

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