As trade and cross-border investment between France and China continue to expand, the recognition and enforcement of civil and commercial judgments between France and the Chinese mainland has become a critical issue that market participants must address at the dispute resolution stage. This is the France instalment of DeHeng Law Offices’ Cross-Border Enforcement Guideline series. In a Q&A format, it systematically maps the recognition and enforcement of civil and commercial judgments between France and the Chinese mainland, with a particular focus on the Sino-French Judicial Assistance Agreement of 4 May 1987, the 2023 PRC Civil Procedure Law, and the relevant doctrinal evolution and judicial practice. It covers civil and commercial judgments only; the arbitral awards instalment will be published separately.

For years, the structuring reflex was simple: to invest in Europe, a Chinese group could acquire through a European subsidiary or holding and stay outside national foreign-investment screening. That route is now closing. On 8 June 2026, the Council of the EU gave final approval to a revised FDI Screening Regulation (overhauling Regulation (EU) 2019/452). It makes screening mandatory in all 27 Member States and, most importantly for Chinese investors, extends it to indirect control: an EU acquirer ultimately controlled by a non-EU parent is now caught. The lesson from our previous note still holds, and goes further. In Europe, “not notifiable” does not mean “no risk”, and a European holding no longer makes the problem disappear.

In our view, the principal thrust of the New ODI Regulations lies in requiring enterprises to manage cross-border investment compliance in a more systematic and front-loaded manner. We have recently received a number of client inquiries on the implications of the New ODI Regulations for ongoing or planned overseas investment projects. This article provides a preliminary review of the key changes and practical implications of the New ODI Regulations, ahead of their effective date, for reference by enterprises in planning and implementing cross-border investment projects.

To realize its ambitious Vision 2041 and address its massive infrastructure deficit, Bangladesh is positioning public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a critical national strategy. By leveraging private sector capital, technology, and operational efficiency, Bangladesh aims to accelerate modernization in key sectors including energy, transportation, and healthcare. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the current implementation status, significant opportunities, and challenges facing Bangladesh's PPP model.