Legislation

• Several Issues Concerning the Application of the Law in the Trial of Technology Contract Disputes Interpretation

  关于审理技术合同纠纷案件适用法律若干问题的解释

  The Interpretation addresses several issues regarding the application of law in technology contract disputes. Concepts such as priority, and validity and freedom of contract are recognized.

  January 31, 2005

• Several Issues Concerning the Specific Application of the Law when Handling Criminal Cases Involving the Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights Interpretation

  关于办理侵犯知识产权刑事案件具体应用法律若干问题的解释

  The Interpretation addresses issues relating to the application of law when handling criminal cases involving intellectual property rights infringement. Sentencing standards are set out.

  January 31, 2005

• State Council, PRC Origin of Imports and Exports Regulations

  国务院中华人民共和国进出口货物原产地条例

  Determination of the origin of imports and exports, albeit excluding application to preferential trade measures.

  November 30, 2004

• State Administration of Radio, Film and Television and Ministry of Commerce, Business Access Qualifications for Film Enterprises Tentative Provisions

  国家广播电影电视总局、商务部电影企业经营资格准入暂行规定

  Promulgated: October 10 2004Effective: November 10 2004Interpreting authority: State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) and Ministry…

  November 30, 2004

• Supreme People's Court, Issues Concerning the Application of the Law to the Trial of Construction Project Contract Disputes Interpretation

  最高人民法院关于审理建设工程施工合同纠纷案件适用法律问题的解释

  Clarifies the handling of different construction project contract disputes.

  November 30, 2004

• National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Commerce, Foreign Investment Industrial Guidance Catalogue (Revised in 2004)

  国家发展和改革委员会、商务部外商投资产业指导目录 (2004年修订)

  Adjusts the components of encouraged, restricted and prohibited category for overseas investors.

  November 30, 2004

• State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, Administration of the Import and Broadcast of Foreign Television Programmes Provisions

  国家广播电影电视总局境外电视节目引进、播出管理规定

  Restricts broadcasting of foreign media production in the PRC.

  November 30, 2004

• Other Recent Legislation for this Month

  National LegislationBankingEngagement in Insurance Agency Business by Mainland Branches of Hong Kong and Macao Banks Notice 关于香港和澳门银行内地分行从事代理保险业务的公告L3610/04.11.01Business…

  November 30, 2004

• State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, Administration of Sino-foreign Cooperation in Production of Television Dramas Provisions

  国家广播电影电视总局中外合作制作电视剧管理规定

  Promulgated: September 21 2004Effective: October 21 2004Applicability: The Provisions apply to the cooperation in production of television dramas (including…

  November 30, 2004

• China Securities Regulatory Commission, Network Voting for Shareholders' General Meeting of Listed Companies Working Guide (Trial Implementation)

  中国证券监督管理委员会上市公司股东大会网络投票工作指引 (试行)

  Issued: November 29 2004Effective: as of date of issueInterpreting authority: China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)Applicability: "Network voting…

  November 30, 2004