By Carl Cheng and Wayne LeeChina's first regional electricity market (Market) commenced simulated operation on January 15 2004. The Market requires electricity…

The 2004 legislative agenda for the NPC.

Minimum capital adequacy ratio for domestic and foreign commercial banks in the PRC.

Clarifies the disclosure requirement for listed companies regarding non-recurring gain or loss.

Repealing its 1999 predecessor, the new Procedures improve upon the 'foreign insurance institutions' definition, administrative examination and approval, and prudential regulations.

Embodies a shift towards simplification of administrative approval procedures in Shanghai.

Administration of the Assignment of Enterprise State-owned Assets and Equity Tentative Procedures mark another legal step in China's effort to reform the state sector of the economy.

Undertaking a coordinated effort in a cross-border IP enforcement campaign is a legal challenge. A look at the main issues in tackling IP infringement across the Taiwan Straits.

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