Its competitive advantage threatened by the 2004 release of legislation allowing foreign-invested enterprises to trade in most goods throughout China, the county's largest free trade zone Waigaoqiao has fought back with its lobbying for a more level playing field.

Promulgated: August 8 2005Effective: September 1 2005Interpreting authority: China Banking Regulatory CommissionMain contents: The Measures comprise:Part…

Promulgated: August 10 2005Effective: as of date of promulgationInterpreting authority: State Council department in charge of commerceMain contents: Part…

Issued: July 26 2005Main contents: Where parties holding divorce certificates issued by Australian courts apply to the people's courts for recognition…

After whetting investors' appetites in opening its media industry to foreigners in late 2004, is China now turning back on its earlier liberalization initiatives?

Issued: September 2 2005Main contents: Foreign-invested enterprises engaging in loan guarantee business may, on the basis of actual needs and in accordance…

These Measures are formulated to standardize the administration of money brokers. This is China's first introduction to the money broker system.

Issued: February 25 2005Main contents: The Circular prohibits domestic radio and television stations from establishing Sino-foreign equity or cooperative…

Promulgated: August 23 2005Effective: December 1 2005Main contents: The Regulations comprise:Part One: General ProvisionsPart Two: Establishment and Change…