Promulgated: December 16 2004Effective: January 1 2005Main contents: The Interpretation comprises:1. General Provisions;2. Technology Development Contracts;3.…

Promulgated: November 29 2004Effective: January 1 2005Applicability: The Procedures are applicable to Chinese-invested commercial banks in China but not…

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.

Granting of trading and distribution rights are among the most important market opening measures China agreed to in its commitments to join the WTO. How does liberalization of trading and distribution affect the operation of enterprises in the free trade zones that have been key to China's economic growth over the years?

Promulgated: December 15 2004Effective: January 15 2005Applicability: Non-life insurance business as referred to in these Procedures shall be insurance…

Promulgated: November 17 2004Effective: as of date of promulgationInterpreting authority: Specific issues in enforcing these Procedures shall be interpreted…

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.

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

China is gradually opening its broadcast media to foreign participation in an effort to modernize the sector. New rules from the state regulatory agency take new steps in broadcast media reform.