By David Livdahl and Zhongda Wu, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, Beijing
Direct selling companies such as Amway and Avon have been anxiously awaiting new rules on direct selling in the PRC.
Fulfilling an important WTO commitment, China has ended a seven-year ban on direct selling with the release of new regulations allowing the sale of consumer products away from fixed retail locations. New anti-pyramid regulations also indicate that the government is getting tough on pyramid selling schemes in the country.
By David Livdahl and Zhongda Wu, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, Beijing
Direct selling companies such as Amway and Avon have been anxiously awaiting new rules on direct selling in the PRC.
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