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As the Year of the Dragon arrives, we revisit some of the most noteworthy deals and cases of the past year Every year, China Business Law Journal kickstarts a fresh beginning with a thorough annual review of the legal markets. Without fail, the experience of a year-end roundup of deals and cases never ceases to amaze.

The Mutual Recognition of Funds between mainland China and Hong Kong (MRF) has been in operation for nearly nine years – since July 2015, in fact. This pioneering mechanism has witnessed deep integration of both capital markets, offering investors avenues for cross-border investment and facilitating the flow of capital.

As global trade continues to advance, the phenomenon of parallel importation of medical devices is gaining increasing prominence. In fact, it is becoming a significant issue in the international trade arena. Alongside the parallel-imported products come questions regarding their legality, safety and regulation, posing new challenges to the protection of rights holders’ interests.