For the first time, clear rules have been spelled out as to how a takeover of listed Chinese companies can be done.

Issued: April 8 2002Effective: May 1 2002Applicability:  The Measures apply where asset losses arise during corporate restructuring or operation transfer…

Amends regulations regarding insurance company investment, terms and rates approval, insurance agent authority and liability, as well as insurer liability.

At the end of October 2002, media attention focused on the surprise announcement by China Telecom that it would be increasing its interconnection charges…

The Reinsurance Provisions finally complete the legal framework for foreign investment in the reinsurance sector in China.

The internal code of conduct for the Securities Association of China.

Recent legislation from different government bodies have brought IP protection for software to a new level, but questions remain.

The Circular unifies conditions for wholly Chinese-owned enterprises and foreign-invested enterprises opening forex accounts for current account items.

Promulgated: June 4 2002Interpreting authority: Provincial science and technology administrative departmentApplicability: The Administrative Measures apply…