Promulgated: December 27 2005Effective: January 1 2006Main contents: The Provisions revise the Provisions for the Administration of Registration of the…

As part of the government's efforts to reform the construction sector, the Ministry of Construction has issued draft provisions on the administration of foreign-invested construction engineering service enterprises. Do these provisions go far enough to encourage greater foreign investment in the sector?

Issued: October 17 2005Main contents: Where the service term and liquidated damages for breach of contract are agreed upon by both parties to a labour…

By Jerry Yulin [email protected]: www.haiwen-law.comTo enable a better understanding of the regulations in China regarding the passing-off…

Issued: March 13 2006Main contents: Without permission from the China Banking Regulatory Commission, foreign institutions may not publicize or promote…

Promulgated: February 13 2006Effective: as of date of promulgationInterpreting authority: Shenzhen Stock Exchange (Stock Exchange)Applicability: The term…

By Tianfu [email protected]: www.freshfields.comThe recent toxic spill into the Songhua River has thrust China's environmental problems…

Promulgated: November 3 2005Effective: February 1 2006Applicability: The term “automobile product external identifier” refers to the registered commodity…

Issued: January 17 2006Main contents: The following enterprises may, in accordance with provisions, apply for consolidated tax payment: (1) the 120 large-scale…