Reflecting China's growing unease with the free flow of information over the internet, the government has released new regulations further restricting the digital dissemination of unauthorized news.
Issued: October 13 2005Effective: October 18 2005Main contents: The quantity benchmarks of copies specified in Item(2) of the first paragraph and Item(2)…
National LegislationADVERTISING AND MARKETINGDecision on Adjusting Corresponding Articles of Relevant Advertising Regulatory Rules in Accordance with the…
Issued: July 19 2005Main contents: Foreign and domestic enterprises and other economic organizations are permitted to invest in digital cinemas (theatres)…
As the most important facilitator in the warming of China-Taiwan relations in the future, the continued evolution and understanding of laws dictating commercial activity are crucial to the stability of East Asia.
Issued: July 6 2005Effective: July 7 2005Main contents: The Provisions cover:Part One: General ProvisionsPart Two: Business CooperationPart Three: Personnel…
After whetting investors' appetites in opening its media industry to foreigners in late 2004, is China now turning back on its earlier liberalization initiatives?
Issued: February 25 2005Main contents: The Circular prohibits domestic radio and television stations from establishing Sino-foreign equity or cooperative…
As PRC manufacturers move further up the value-chain they are importing more and more technology from abroad. Technology import contracts figure highly among the formalities that many foreign investors must endure. Understanding and long-term alignment with China's development goals is thus crucial.