Retail Trade and Distribution

Recent cases involving Taobao, Baidu and Tudou have shown the courts' desire to improve IP protection online by increasing the obligations of internet service providers to deal with infringing content

The new e-commerce law offers consumers protection and transparency by stiffening requirements, prohibiting uncompetitive acts and clarifying the role of authorities

When an online merchant sells its goods, consumers have the right to return the goods within seven days from the date of receipt thereof, no questions asked.

Issued: February 21 2014Main contents: The Draft proposes banning pharmaceutical, medical, medical instrument, online game and alcoholic beverage advertisements/commercials…

Confidentiality agreements required when state secrets are involved.

China promulgates first set of measures on alternative government procurement methods.

The new e-commerce law protects consumers' rights by clamping down on online goods and services providers. But some are sceptical of the SAIC's intentions as the new Measures enhance its power over the rapidly-evolving industry

State Council relaxes approval requirements for foreign projects.

The latest Consumer Protection Law is designed to enhance the rights of consumers and bring protection in line with the rapidly changing world of online commerce. It does a good job of balancing the interests of customers and businesses