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Enhancing 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.

China'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.

(Promulgated on 15 November 2001 and effective as of 1 May 2002.)PART ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONSArticle 1: These Regulations are formulated pursuant to the…

As 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.

Finding 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?

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.

Promulgated: June 18 2001Effective: as of date of promulgationInterpreting Authority: State Development Planning CommissionApplicability: The Provisions…

Promulgated: September 13 2001Effective: October 1 2001Applicability: Leasing of State-owned land in Shandong Province shall comply with these Measures…

Promulgated: September 13 2001Effective: October 1 2001Applicability: Granting of State-owned leaseholds by invitation for bids or auction shall comply…