At the end of October 2002, media attention focused on the surprise announcement by China Telecom that it would be increasing its interconnection charges…

The Reinsurance Provisions finally complete the legal framework for foreign investment in the reinsurance sector in China.

The internal code of conduct for the Securities Association of China.

Recent legislation from different government bodies have brought IP protection for software to a new level, but questions remain.

The Circular unifies conditions for wholly Chinese-owned enterprises and foreign-invested enterprises opening forex accounts for current account items.

Promulgated: June 4 2002Interpreting authority: Provincial science and technology administrative departmentApplicability: The Administrative Measures apply…

Consumers' privacy, their right to know about products and businesses, and other protective measures have been legislated as the Shanghai municipality tackles the rising tide of intrusive business tactics.

Promulgated: July 23 2002Effective: as of date of promulgationApplicability: The Provisions apply to the permission of commencing business and the daily…

Revised: May 21 2002Effective: May 21 2002Interpreting authority: The General Affairs Committee of the All China Lawyers Association (Article 45).Applicability:…