Retail Trade and Distribution

Promulgated: December 6 2002Effective: February 1 2003Main contents: The Regulations cover such contents as electronic signatures and electronic records,…

On December 6 2002 the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress passed the Guangdong Province, Electronic Transactions Regulations (the Regulations). These are the first regulations in China to address the particulars of electronic transactions.

Promulgated: December 11 2002Effective: 30 days from the date of promulgationMain contents: The Measures set forth the qualification requirements for the…

Promulgated: October 29 2002Effective: January 1 2003Applicability: The Provisions apply where retail purchases of goods and services are performed in…

Issued: August 12 2002Main contents: Besides pointing out the general benefits of chain business to the economy, the Opinions touch upon a few ideas of…

Consumers' privacy, their right to know about products and businesses, and other protective measures have been legislated as the Shanghai municipality tackles the rising tide of intrusive business tactics.

Baker & McKenzie   The results of a recent China Internet Network Information Centre (CNNIC) report suggest a rapidly growing internet…

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…