Telecom Equipment Licensing: China Revamps the Rules

July 02, 2001 | BY

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A recent regulation issued by the Ministry of Information Industry aims to ensure the smooth flow of telecommunications in the PRC.The Measures for the…

A recent regulation issued by the Ministry of Information Industry aims to ensure the smooth flow of telecommunications in the PRC.

The Measures for the Administration of the  Network Connection of Telecommunications Equipment (Measures) came into effect on May 10 2001. The Measures repeal the 1998 Administration of Examination and Approval in Relation to Network Access by Telecommunication Equipment Procedures, and were enacted pursuant to the PRC Telecommunications Regulations  (中华人民共和国电信条例) (Telecom Regulations). 

The stated aims of the Measures include regulating the telecommunications (telecom) equipment market, protecting the lawful rights and interests of telecom subscribers and carriers, and ensuring the security and unimpeded flow of communications on public telecom networks in the People's Republic of China (PRC). 

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