Features & Analyses

Three years after China's accession to the WTO, what are the main issues that are determining the pace of liberalization of the economy? And how do the WTO commitments interact with the economic challenges facing China?

A recent Supreme People's Court interpretation on disputes over technology contracts has made some important revisions to practices in a crucial developing area that affects foreign investment and trade with China.

A long-awaited judicial interpretation has set out criteria for determining whether criminal prosecution should be pursued in intellectual property cases.

The Ministry of Commerce has issued new procedures that govern China's expanding market for oil products.

Granting of trading and distribution rights are among the most important market opening measures China agreed to in its commitments to join the WTO. How does liberalization of trading and distribution affect the operation of enterprises in the free trade zones that have been key to China's economic growth over the years?

A review of some of the key recent changes in construction law, foreign-invested construction enterprises and construction project management.

China is gradually opening its broadcast media to foreign participation in an effort to modernize the sector. New rules from the state regulatory agency take new steps in broadcast media reform.

Determining the origin of traded goods is a critical aspect of the rules of international trade. The State Council recently adopted new rules that bring China into greater conformity with WTO standards and practices.

Foreign investors in China ignore the impact of trade disputes at their own peril. What are the issues involved, and how can investors protect themselves?