Technology Media and Telecom

• Issues in Foreign Investment in Audio and Video Products Distribution

  Llinks Law OfficeThe audio and video products market in China is not well regulated. Those who have lived in China for any amount of time find that pirated…

  May 02, 2002

• Market Access Report: Media & Publishing

  Jones, Day, Reavis & PogueOn the heels of China's accession to the World Trade Organization, the country's media and publishing sector is set…

  May 02, 2002

• Administration of the Examination and Approval of the Landing of Foreign Satellite Television Channels Tentative Measures

  境外卫星电视频道落地审批管理暂行办法

  Foreign satellite TV channels may be broadcasted in designated venues receiving persons from abroad with state approval.

  May 02, 2002

• New Procedures to Control Satellite Television in China

  Baker & McKenzieIn line with WTO membership, China has begun to open up previously sensitive and restricted industries to foreign participation.…

  May 02, 2002

• Other Recent Legislation for this Month

  National LegislationConstitution and Legal SystemProfessional Ethics of Notaries Basic Rules中国公证员协会公证员职业道德基本准则L1400/02.03.03Supreme…

  March 31, 2002

• State Copyright Administration, Registration of Computer Software Copyright Measures

  国家版权局计算机软件著作权登记办法

  Application procedures for registration of computer software copyright.

  March 31, 2002

• Registration of Computer Software Copyright Procedures

  计算机软件著作权登记办法

  These procedures aim to help to protect against copyright infringement in computer software.

  March 31, 2002

• Technology, Media and Telecom Sectors: Encouraged, Restricted or Prohibited?

  Baker & McKenzieThe new Foreign Investment Industrial Guidance Catalogue (外商投资产业指导目录) (see page 37) reflects China's World Trade…

  March 31, 2002

• Ministry of Information Industry and State Development Planning Commission, Administration of Telecommunications-related Construction Measures

  信息产业部、国家发展计划委员会电信建设管理办法

  Rules regarding the construction of telecommunication networks and radio and TV transmission networks.

  February 28, 2002

• State Press and Publication Administration and Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Establishment of Foreign-funded Printing Enterprises Tentative Provisions

  新闻出版总署、对外贸易经济合作部设立外商投资印刷企业暂行规定

  State control on the equity holdings composition and establishment procedure of foreign invested enterprises in the printing industry.

  February 28, 2002