Legal

• Top 10 Questions Regarding Domain Name Disputes (Part I)

  The Policies for the Resolution of Domain Name Disputes, formulated by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), provides that a complaint…

  October 02, 2005

• Circular on the Standards for the Pre-tax Deduction of Relevant Expenses by the Head Offices of Enterprises that Consolidate (Combine) Their Tax Payments

  关于合并(汇总)纳税企业总机构有关费用税前扣除标准的通知

  This Circular addresses issues regarding pre-tax deduction of advertisement and publicity expenses, and public welfare and relief donations by the head offices of enterprises that consolidate (combine) their tax payments.

  October 02, 2005

• People's Bank of China, Circular on Further Improving Administration of the Exchange Rates for Transactions on the Inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market and the Posted Exchange Rates of Designated Foreign Exchange Banks

  中国人民银行关于进一步改善银行间外汇市场交易汇价和外汇指定银行挂牌汇价管理的通知

  Issued: September 14 2005Effective: as of date of issueApplicability: In case of a conflict between previous provisions and this Circular, this Circular…

  October 02, 2005

• Supreme People's Court, Official Reply to the Question of Whether the People's Courts Should Accept Applications from Parties for the Recognition of Divorce Certificates Issued by Australian Courts

  最高人民法院关于当事人申请承认澳大利亚法院出具的离婚证明书人民法院应否受理问题的批复

  Issued: July 26 2005Main contents: Where parties holding divorce certificates issued by Australian courts apply to the people's courts for recognition…

  October 02, 2005

• Redressing the Rights of Shareholders in Corporate Fraud

  By Alan WangWebsite: www.freshfields.comIn China's relatively brief corporate history, corporate fraud has been a recurring feature. The recent high-profile…

  October 02, 2005

• Circular on Issues Relevant to the Administration of Trade in Bonded Zones and Bonded Logistics Parks

  关于保税区及保税物流园区贸易管理有关问题的通知

  This Circular aims to prove the trade administration on enterprises in bonded zones and bonded logistics parks. Enterprises and individuals in bonded zones and bonded logististics parks may lawfully obtain the right to trade and apply for the right to distribution.

  October 02, 2005

• China's System for the Administration of Technology Import Contracts: Recent Developments

  As PRC manufacturers move further up the value-chain they are importing more and more technology from abroad. Technology import contracts figure highly among the formalities that many foreign investors must endure. Understanding and long-term alignment with China's development goals is thus crucial.

  October 02, 2005

• Regulations for the Administration of Direct Selling

  直销管理条例

  These Regulations aim to strengthen oversight over direct selling activities. Persons below 18 years of age or with limited/no civil capacity, or full time students may not be recruited as direct salesperson.

  October 02, 2005

• Provisions for the Administration of the Local Foreign Affairs Work of Radio, Film and Television Systems

  广播影视系统地方外事工作管理规定

  These Provisions restrict the leasing of radio/television channels (frequencies) to foreign entities. Furthermore, fixed periodic/live radio or television programmes produced by cooperation between local stations and foreign entities are prohibited.

  October 02, 2005

• China's Milestone Direct Selling Regulations: A Victory for Single-level Selling over Multi-level Selling

  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.

  October 02, 2005