Taiwan joined the WTO in 2002 and is currently scheduled to sign the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) in March 2003. Is Taiwan's regulatory environment ready to accommodate foreign bidders?
Under new MOFTEC rules, foreign operators can now hold up to 75% ownership in international freight forwarding agency companies in China. The key question for such foreign operators is: how to best structure their operations so as to be in a position to take full advantage when wholly foreign-owned enterprises become available in less than three years' time?
Promulgated: June 21 2002Effective: August 1 2002Main contents: The Provisions set out the scope of investment in civil aviation by foreign investors and…
Foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) have been permitted to engage in various aspects of the international transportation of goods and their management, but some areas remain severely restricted. New regulations might change this situation.
Issued: June 20 2002Effective: 30 days from the date of issueMain contents: The Circular lays down the requirements and procedures for setting up foreign-invested…
A circular on the establishment and operation of foreign-invested logistics enterprises in China iussed by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC).
Promulgated: June 6 2002Effective: July 15 2002Interpreting authority: Ministry of CommunicationsApplicability: These Measures apply to invitation and…
Promulgated: May 14 2002Effective: as of date of promulgationApplicability: Where Notice No. 1 of the PRC, International Maritime Transport Regulations…
How China handles compensation claims resulting from air accidents has come under new scrutiny in the wake of two recent air disasters. What are the problems with China's legislation that governs these claims?