Legal

• New Automotive Industry Policy Promises Rosy Prospects

  A new policy has been issued in the wake of a booming automotive industry in China.

  October 01, 2004

• The Electronic Signatures Law: China's First National E-Commerce Legislation

  The NPC has passed a new legislation on electronic signatures. This new legislation helps to regulate electronic commerce and security of electronic transactions.

  October 01, 2004

• China Sets Short Timetable for Bankruptcy Law Reform

  A look into the highlights of a draft version of China's Bankruptcy Law.

  October 01, 2004

• Shanghai Municipality, Administration of Control on the Scale of Land Use in the Examination and Approval of Construction Projects Trial Procedures

  上海市建设项目审批中用地规模控制管理试行办法

  Issued: July 9 2004Effective: as of date of issueInterpreting authority: Specific application of the Procedures shall be interpreted by the Shanghai Municipal…

  September 02, 2004

• China Insurance Regulatory Commission, Matters Relevant to Investments in Convertible Corporate Bonds by Insurance Companies Circular

  中国保险监督管理委员会关于保险公司投资可转换公司债券有关事项的通知

  Insurance companies are now allowed to invest in convertible corporate bonds.

  September 02, 2004

• Taking the "Foreign" out of Korean Foreign Direct Investment in China

  By Daniel Sae-Chin [email protected] 2003, Korea invested more in China

  September 02, 2004

• Supreme People's Court, The Question on when Final Judgments and Rulings on Criminal Cases Shall Come into Legal Effect Official Reply

  最高人民法院昨关于刑事案件终审判决和裁定何时发生法律效力问题的批复

  Effective date for final judgments and rulings on criminal cases.

  September 02, 2004

• Supreme People's Court, The Question of when the Application Time Limit shall Start to Count for Arbitration of Labour Disputes Regarding Termination of Labour Contracts Official Reply

  最高人民法院关于解除劳动合同的劳动争议仲裁申请期限应当如何起算问题的批复

  Limitation period for arbitration after the termination of employment contract.

  September 02, 2004

• China Insurance Regulatory Commission, Risk Control Guidelines for Utilization of Insurance Funds (Trial Implementation)

  保险资金运用风险控制指引 (试行)

  Provisional guidance to identify, appraise, manage and control risks encountered during the process of insurance funds utilization.

  September 02, 2004

• China Insurance Regulatory Commission, Administration of Insurance Asset Management Companies Tentative Provisions

  中国保险监督管理委员会保险资产管理公司管理暂行规定

  Sets out the temporary framework for insurance asset management companies on establishment, change, termination, business scope, operation rules, and risk control.

  September 02, 2004