Issued: October 9 2003Effective: as of the date of receipt of the CircularMain contents: The Circular simplifies the procedures for sale of foreign exchange…

State enterprise reform is an urgent issue facing the Chinese government. Among the important legislation issued in 2003 in this area are provisions from the Supreme People's Court that govern disputes involving enterprise restructuring.

Promulgated: September 3 2003Effective: October 5 2003Main contents: The Measures define loss of assets as the real destruction of an enterprise's assets,…

By Mao Baigen & Thomas Wang, Pu Dong Law Office, ShanghaiThe China Security Regulatory Commission (CSRC) recently promulgated the Administration of…

Promulgated: June 28 2003Effective: January 1 2004Main contents: The Law deals with the planning and construction of ports, port operation, and safety…

Promulgated: August 28 2003Effective: October 1 2003Applicability: "Concessions for urban infrastructure" refers to the granting of special administrative…

Issued: August 21 2003Main contents: The Opinions are very similar to the 《Shanghai Municipality, Encouraging the Establishment of Regional Headquarters…

CEPA opens new doors to Hong Kong companies seeking access to mainland markets. The big winners are Hong Kong transportation and logistics companies.

Issued: December 23 2002Interpreting authority: Ministry of FinanceApplicability: The provisions apply to governmental organs, social organizations, companies,…