China's WTO accession will be a historic event with profound influence on both the international community and China itself, and particularly regarding international trade issues and disputes.
December 31, 2001
Features & Analyses
Traditionally, foreign investment enterprises (FIEs) could only raise capital by means of bank loans and private equity placements. This restrictive capital-raising situation for foreign investment enterprises has now come to an end.
December 31, 2001As part of its terms of entry to the World Trade Organization, China has agreed to open up its insurance market significantly to foreign insurance services providers.
December 31, 2001Enhancing trademark protection is another crucial aspect of China's commitment to meet WTO-imposed requirements. China's newly revised trademark law offers the prospect for greater intellectual property protection in future.
December 31, 2001As a WTO member, China will be required to provide "national treatment"1 to foreign investors in various service industries. This includes the telecommunications sector.
December 31, 2001China's recently-amended Copyright Law aims to bring China's intellectual property rights protection more into line with international conventions as the country faces renewed scrutiny as a WTO member.
December 31, 2001With China's WTO accession and the corresponding relaxation of restrictions on distribution services, foreign investors will have a greater opportunity to expand their businesses.
December 31, 2001China's government has pledged to abide by the World Trade Organization's requirements. Here's an introduction to the tasks and commitments China faces.
December 31, 2001Finding successful methods to resolve trade disagreements will be more important than ever once China joins the WTO. With an anticipated upsurge in trade disputes involving China, what does the WTO offer for resolution?
December 31, 2001For those who have advised on competitive tenders for significant infrastructure projects in China, it is a common observation that the theory of purely objective application of tender criteria and the practice during bid selection often have intriguing differences. Recent regulation of competitive tenders in China is therefore a welcome and constructive development.
October 31, 2001