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Circular on Issues Relevant to Delegation of the Examination and Approval Authority over Foreign Investments to Lower Levels
关于下放外商投资审批权限有关问题的通知
Mofcom delegates approval power over foreign-invested holding companies and venture capital companies to lower-level authorities.

Measures for the Administration of the Equity of Insurance Companies
保险公司股权管理办法
The CIRC may release a major shareholder from the restriction on shareholding percentage if it satisfies certain provisions.

Tentative Measures for the Graded Regulation of Establishments of Insurance Companies
保险公司分支机构分类监管暂行办法
The Measures classify establishments of insurance companies into four grades based on the companies’ risk positions and impose regulatory measures accordingly.

Measures for the Administration of the Information Disclosure of Insurance Companies
保险公司信息披露管理办法
The Measures specify the information that an insurance company is required to disclose as well as the method and time of disclosure.

Provisions for the Regulation of Food Additive Production
食品添加剂生产监督管理规定
The Provisions set forth the application procedure for a food additive production permit, require the keeping of production management records and specify the particulars to be listed on the label and instructions for use.

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