The Opinions deal with the issues regarding determination of liability for damages for copyright infringements. This is the first guidance on copyright infringements liabilities in China.
The Procedures clarify that "branded automobile sales" do not require the establishment of 4S shops, but a unified shop name, logo or trademark under which automobile business activities of automobile suppliers or their authorized branded automobile dealers are engaged in.
The main focus of the Procedures is to administrate the relevant transactions and market risks brought by commercial banks that are shareholders of fund management companies.
The Circular aim to maintain the balance of payments and to ensure the compliant and orderly flow of cross-border capital. Local investors who wish to invest abroad with it sown domestic assets/equity shall obtain the verification of the foreign exchange administration.
The Rules aim to maintain order in the securities markets. Transfer of non-tradable shares of listed companies must be handled by stock exchanges and in a centralized, uniform manner by Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Ltd.
The Procedures aim to create norms for commercial franchising activities. It covers issues such as franchise parties, franchise agreements, advertising, information disclosure, and foreign-invested entities.
The Provisions aim to encourage foreign investors to invest in China and import Foreign advanced technology and management expertise. They shall apply to investors from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao who invest in the establishment of companies with an investment nature in China.
The Circular deals with issues related to investments in insurance company subordinated debt with fixed term by insurance companies and insurance asset management companies. Investments in subordinated debt by insurance companies shall handled by the head office of insurance companies.