By Tarrant Mahony
On May 10 2004, the Ministry of Construction issued the Administration of Foreign Enterprises Engaging in Construction Project Design Activities in the People's Republic of China Tentative Provisions (建设部关于外国企业在中华人民共和国境内从事建设工程设计活动的管理暂行规定)(the Provisions), which became effective on June 9 2004.

