For the first time legislation has been issued that makes clear the requirements for foreign acquisition of PRC banking and finance companies.

The first attempt of the PRC in setting up the framework for derivatives trading by financial institutions.

Promotes sound corporate practices for sponsors of listing companies.

Opens up access for foreign investors in the Chinese trade fairs, exhibition and convention industry.

China is trying to make a new start in supervised derivatives trading since the freewheeling and risky practices that characterized the derivatives market in the 1990s.

Qualifications for entry into the Northeast region power market.

New opportunities for foreign companies are emerging in China's film and TV industries, which encourages private and foreign participation in many industry sectors.

By increasing transparency, and protection of ordinary people, the “Ten Measures” represents an institutional answer to the perceived unfairness in the allocation and development of land and resources within the PRC.

The Ministry of Commerce recently issued new rules on foreign-invested holding companies. The business scope of holding companies has been widened, although some important areas of the new provisions need clarification.