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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.

As a WTO member, China will be required to provide "national treatment"1 to foreign investors in various service industries. This includes the telecommunications sector.

China's government has pledged to abide by the World Trade Organization's requirements. Here's an introduction to the tasks and commitments China faces.

With China's formal accession to the WTO having occurred by the time you read this, Chinese officials are busy working to identify existing laws and regulations…

Promulgated: 7 November 2001 Effective: as of date of promulgation Interpreting authority: Chongqing Municipal Pricing Bureau Applicability: These Regulations…

Issued: 2 November 2001 Effective: 12 November 2001 Interpreting authority: Shenzhen Branch of the China Securities Depositary and Clearing Corporation…

Promulgated: 16 October 2001 Effective: as of date of promulgation Interpreting authority: China Securities Regulatory Commission Main contents: The Procedures…

Promulgated: 23 September 2001 Effective: as of date of promulgation Main contents: Major amendments to the 1982 Regulations include the removal of the…

Issued: November 30 2001Effective: January 1 2002Applicability: The Procedures apply to companies whose shares are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange…