Technology Media and Telecom

• Blueprint for China's post-WTO Telecom Competition Framework

  As a WTO member, China will be required to provide "national treatment"1 to foreign investors in various service industries. This includes the telecommunications sector.

  December 31, 2001

• Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Information Industry and National Bureau of Statistics and State Administration of Foreign Exchange, Administration and Statistical Accounting of Software Export Measures

  对外贸易经济合作部、科学技术部、信息产业部、国家统计局、国家外汇管理局软件出口管理和统计办法

  Issued: October 25 2001Effective: as of date of issueApplicability: The Measures apply to exportation of software by transfer or licensing of software…

  October 31, 2001

• Other Recent Legislation for this Month

  National LegislationConstitution and Legal SystemStanding Committee of the National People's Congress, Articles 228, 342 and 410 of the Interpretation全国人民代表大会常务委员会关于《中华人民共和国刑法》第228条、第342条、第410条的解释1430/01.08.31Environmental…

  October 31, 2001

• Chinese Telecom Joint Ventures: No Entry Without Permission

  Baker & McKenzieChina's telecom regulator is on the offensive. This time, instead of targeting foreign telecom wrongdoers, the Ministry of Information…

  October 31, 2001

• Ministry of Information Industry, Administration of the Assessment by Experts of Telecommunications Equipment to be Connected to Networks Provisions

  信息产业部关于电信设备进网专家评审管理规定

  Promulgated: August 29 2001Effective: as of date of promulgationInterpreting authority: Telecommunications Regulatory Bureau of the Ministry of Information…

  October 02, 2001

• State Council, Administration of Printing Industry Regulations

  国务院印刷业管理条例

  Promulgated: August 2 2001Effective: as of date of promulgationApplicability: The Regulations apply to the business of printing publications, printed decorative…

  October 02, 2001

• State Intellectual Property Office, Protection of Integrated Circuit LayoutDesigns Regulations Implementing Rules

  国家知识产权局集成电路布图设计保护条例实施细则

  Promulgated: September 18 2001Effective: October 1 2001Interpreting authority: State Intellectual Property OfficeMain contents: The Rules provide that…

  October 02, 2001

• Other Recent Legislation for this Month

  National LegislationAdvertising and MarketingThe Issue of the Recognition and Handling of the Publication of Advertisements with Tobacco-related Content…

  October 02, 2001

• Telecommunications Regulatory Bureau of Ministry of Information Industry, Administration of Sampling for Telecommunications Equipment Network Connection Testing Provisions

  信息产业部电信管理局电信设备进网检测取样管理规定

  Promulgated: June 25 2001Applicability: The Provisions apply to the sampling and sample delivery procedures when undertaking telecommunications equipment…

  September 02, 2001

• General Administration of Customs and Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Examination and Approval of the Use by Eligible Large-scale High and New Technology Enterprises of Express Customs Clearance Measures Provisions

  海关总署、对外贸易经济合作部关于大型高新技术企业适用便捷通关措施的审批规定

  Promulgated: July 20 2001Effective: as of date of promulgationMain contents: The Provisions list the basic conditions for an enterprise to apply for express…

  September 02, 2001