Retail Trade and Distribution

When an online merchant sells its goods, consumers have the right to return the goods within seven days from the date of receipt thereof, no questions asked.

Issued: February 21 2014Main contents: The Draft proposes banning pharmaceutical, medical, medical instrument, online game and alcoholic beverage advertisements/commercials…

Confidentiality agreements required when state secrets are involved.

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State Council relaxes approval requirements for foreign projects.

The latest Consumer Protection Law is designed to enhance the rights of consumers and bring protection in line with the rapidly changing world of online commerce. It does a good job of balancing the interests of customers and businesses

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Where a business operator sells goods online, by television shopping, telephone sales, mail order or other such means, consumers shall have the right to return the goods, no questions asked, within seven days from the date of receipt of the goods.