General Administration of Press and Publication and Ministry of Commerce, Provisions for the Administration of the Publications Market

新闻出版总署、商务部出版物市场管理规定

May 04, 2011 | BY

clpstaff &clp articles

Foreign investors placed under the same entry requirements for publication distribution as domestic investors.

Clp Reference: 5600/11.03.25 Promulgated: 2011-03-25 Effective: 2011-03-25

Promulgated: March 25 2011
Effective: as of the date of promulgation

Main contents: The Provisions set forth the requirements and application procedures for establishment of publication general distributors, wholsalers, retailers, and leasing and chain enterprises.

Special provisions on the establishment of Sino-foreign equity joint ventures, Sino-foreign cooperative joint ventures and wholly foreign-owned enterprises that engage in book, newspaper, periodical and electronic publication distribution activities and the establishment of Sino-foreign cooperative joint ventures that engage in audio and video product distribution activities (Article 16).

The Provisions also cover the procedures for engaging in publication distribution business through the internet and for establishment of an online trading platform that distributes publications (Articles 17 and 27).

Related legislation: Regulations for the Administration of Publishing

Repealed legislation: Provisions for the Administration of the Publications Market ; Measures for the Administration of the Wholesale, Retail and Leasing of Audio and Video Products ; Measures for the Administration of Foreign-invested Book, Newspaper and Periodical Distribution Enterprises ; Measures for the Administration of Sino-foreign Cooperative Joint Venture Audio and Video Product Distribution Enterprises ; and relevant supplementary provisions. clp reference:5600/11.03.25prc reference:新闻出版总署令第52号promulgated:2011-03-25effective:2011-03-25

This premium content is reserved for
China Law & Practice Subscribers.

  • A database of over 3,000 essential documents including key PRC legislation translated into English
  • A choice of newsletters to alert you to changes affecting your business including sector specific updates
  • Premium access to the mobile optimized site for timely analysis that guides you through China's ever-changing business environment
For enterprise-wide or corporate enquiries, please contact our experienced Sales Professionals at +44 (0)203 868 7546 or [email protected]