(Promulgated by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce on November 30 2004 and effective as of January 1 2005.)

Promulgated: November 3 2004Effective: as of date of promulgationApplicability: The Procedures apply to verification of all foreign-invested projects in…

The Circular aims to improve the pricing mechanism for initial public share offerings. Issues such as procedures for price inquiries, price determinations, and format of share offerings are addressed.

A recent Supreme People's Court interpretation on disputes over technology contracts has made some important revisions to practices in a crucial developing area that affects foreign investment and trade with China.

Promulgated: November 8 2004Effective: December 1 2004Interpreting authority: People's Bank of ChinaApplicability: "Migrant transfer" refers to an act…

The Procedures aim to strengthen the administration of the oil products market, and to regulate operational activities of oil products business. The Procedures are necessary to fulfill WTO requirements - to open the oil products market.

A long-awaited judicial interpretation has set out criteria for determining whether criminal prosecution should be pursued in intellectual property cases.

Issued: December 30 2004Effective: as of date of issueMain contents: The Circular sets forth the criteria for investment in insurance company subordinated…

Promulgated: December 8 2004Effective: December 22 2004Main contents: The Interpretation elaborates the meaning of the terms in the Criminal Law regarding…