Implementing fundamental judicial restructuring to handle international trade disputes is an urgent task facing the Chinese leadership. It is a task that will determine China's success in its economic reforms.

Promulgated: 23 September 2001 Effective: as of date of promulgation Main contents: A major amendment to the Regulations include designation of China National…

Promulgated: 16 October 2001 Effective: as of date of promulgation Applicability: These Provisions apply to all civil engineering, building construction,…

Issued: November 8 2001Main contents: The Opinions deal with the establishment of foreign-funded companies limited by shares as well as the listing of…

Published: October 25 2001Effective: as of date of issueMain contents: The Circular imposes certain restrictions on the pledge of State-owned shares of…

A revised edition of the PRC Copyright Law has been promulgated to promote the development of intellectual property rights in the PRC.

For a foreign natural person or legal entity interested in investing in the PRC, legally foreign participation in an investment vehicle must exceed a certain…

Issued: 11 November 2001 Effective: 1 January 2002 Interpreting authority: Ministry of Finance Applicability: These Procedures are applicable to securities…

The impact of membership in the World Trade Organization is already being seen in legislative changes in China. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) and the…