The entry into effect of the Administrative Licensing Law on July 1 2004 promises to be a milestone in China's advance toward creation of a more transparent legal system and a more limited, efficient and less arbitrary government.

The operation of ports has recently been changed by new legislation. A look into its effect on the industry of port operations.

The Procedures raises the employment criteria for arbitrators.

Provides for information disclosure and auditing rules for SME Board-listed companies.

The Procedures detail the pilot projects for the direct purchase of electricity from power generation enterprises by electricity users.

Clarifies place of business and jurisdiction, as well as scope of business for foreign airline companies.

The Provisions specify the qualifications required of and the procedures for foreign enterprises engaging in construction project design activities in the PRC, including cross-border delivery services.

Promulgated: May 17 2004Main contents: Resident representative offices engaged in "trading for own account and trading as an agent" as mentioned in Article…

By Charles [email protected] recent years, with the gradual opening of urban utility projects to market participants, private and foreign…