China's WTO accession will be a historic event with profound influence on both the international community and China itself, and particularly regarding international trade issues and disputes.

Traditionally, foreign investment enterprises (FIEs) could only raise capital by means of bank loans and private equity placements. This restrictive capital-raising situation for foreign investment enterprises has now come to an end.

Promulgated: 5 November 2001 Effective: 1 December 2001 Interpreting authority: State Council department in charge of construction Applicability: For the…

As part of its terms of entry to the World Trade Organization, China has agreed to open up its insurance market significantly to foreign insurance services providers.

Issued: 8 October 2001 Effective: as of date of issue Interpreting authority: State Administration of Taxation Applicability: These Rules apply to the…

Promulgated: November 23 2001Effective: December 15 2001Applicability: The Regulations shall be applicable when the People's Bank of China takes compulsory…

Enhancing trademark protection is another crucial aspect of China's commitment to meet WTO-imposed requirements. China's newly revised trademark law offers the prospect for greater intellectual property protection in future.

Issued: 21 November 2001 Effective: 1 January 2002 Applicability: The Guidelines are not applicable to the initial valuation of fixed assets acquired in…

As a WTO member, China will be required to provide "national treatment"1 to foreign investors in various service industries. This includes the telecommunications sector.