Local Content Requirements After China's WTO Entry

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With China's formal accession to the WTO having occurred by the time you read this, Chinese officials are busy working to identify existing laws and regulations…

With China's formal accession to the WTO having occurred by the time you read this, Chinese officials are busy working to identify existing laws and regulations that may require amendment or repeal in order to bring Chinese legislation into compliance with its commitments under the WTO. Examples of these can be found in directives that serve to impose obligations upon foreign investment enterprises (FIEs) to include local parts and components (hereafter local content) in the mechanical and electrical products they manufacture in China.

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