Promulgated: September 17 2002Effective: October 17 2002Interpreting authority:  State Administration for Industry and CommerceApplicability: …

Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue  Despite the adverse effect of the September 11 tragedy on worldwide travel, China saw a hefty Rmb50 billion in…

Issued: December 17 2001Main contents: A radio and television programme production institution must obtain a Radio and Television Programme Production…

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).

Promulgated: July 27 2002Effective: August 27 2002Applicability: "Enterprise corporate restructuring" means the approved restructuring of State-owned enterprises…

Issued: September 4 2002Effective: October 1 2002Main contents: The Circular changes the preferential tax policy on equipment (including goods imported…

Issued: September 4 2002Main contents: Section One of the Standards states that the issuer's lawyer shall issue a clear opinion regarding the legal basis…

Organizing a predictable system for the development of agriculture is of pressing concern as China faces the new century. The legal environment is offering new chances for foreign plant breeders to commercialize their varieties in China.

Promulgated: September 6 2002Effective: December 1 2002Main contents:  The Regulations deal with the breeding, production and business operations…