By David Livdahl and Zhongda [email protected]; [email protected] the world's (excluding China) direct…

The Ministry of Commerce has issued new procedures that govern China's expanding market for oil products.

Issued: December 31 2004Main content: Starting from January 1 2005, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) will not, prior to the issuance of…

Promulgated: December 2 2004Effective: January 1 2005Main contents: The Procedures cover:Part One: General Provisions;Part Two: Application for Operation…

By Lucille Barale and Lily Wei [email protected]; [email protected] investors often ask how China's…

Promulgated: December 16 2004Effective: January 1 2005Main contents: The Interpretation comprises:1. General Provisions;2. Technology Development Contracts;3.…

Promulgated: November 29 2004Effective: January 1 2005Applicability: The Procedures are applicable to Chinese-invested commercial banks in China but not…

A recent Supreme People's Court interpretation on disputes over technology contracts has made some important revisions to practices in a crucial developing area that affects foreign investment and trade with China.

Granting of trading and distribution rights are among the most important market opening measures China agreed to in its commitments to join the WTO. How does liberalization of trading and distribution affect the operation of enterprises in the free trade zones that have been key to China's economic growth over the years?