A number of different strategies are now possible for foreign investors in acquiring stakes in a domestic entity in China. It is easiest to examine some of the more common choices if we present a hypothetical case study.

Promulgated: July 27 2002Effective: September 1 2002Main contents: The Regulations set forth the procedures for handling of labour disputes through mediation…

Promulgated: August 29 2002Effective: October 1 2002Main contents: Telecommunications charges that are government determined or government guided shall…

Promulgated: July 22 2002Effective: September 1 2002Applicability: The Measures apply to organizations and enterprises (including non-local construction…

Adjustments to some preferential import taxation policies.

Issued: August 26 2002Applicability: "Petrol station franchise" refers to the retail of oil products and the provision of related services by a petrol…

The PRC State Council published the new Copyright Law Implementing Regulations (the Regulations) on August 2 2002, almost a year after the Copyright Law was amended. The new Regulations are mainly intended to bring China's copyright regime closer to full compliance with the TRIPs Agreement of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Issued: July 11 2002Effective: July 28 2002Main contents: The Reply states that the act of showing one's name, trademark or other identifiable signs on…

Promulgated: June 21 2002Effective: October 1 2002Main contents: The Provisions cover the establishment, adjustment and closing down of international communications…