Retail Trade and Distribution

The new Procedures represent China's WTO commitments to remove restrictions against wholly-owned foreign enterprises, high threshold registration requirements, introduce more permissible retail and wholesale activities, and simplifies approval process.

Investment in chain store operations are encouraged, as well as the relevant logistics distribution system and franchise operations.

The new Procedures represent China's WTO commitments to remove restrictions in wholesale and retail industry against wholly-owned foreign enterprises, introduce more permissible retail and wholesale activities, and simplifies approval process.

National LegislationBankingMonitoring and Review of Bad Assets of Commercial Banks Tentative Procedures 商业银行不良资产监测和考核暂行办法L3610/04.03.25Administration…

By Sharon Chen and Jocelyn WangEighteen months after joining the WTO, the PRC entered into a Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) with the Hong…

By Sharon Chen and Jocelyn WangEighteen months after joining the WTO, the PRC entered into a Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) with the Hong…

China's civil aviation sector looks set to grow considerably in the coming years as tourism expands and amid general economic expansion. The authors take a close look at China's airlines and the prospects for the industry as a whole.

CEPA opens new doors to Hong Kong companies seeking access to mainland markets. The big winners are Hong Kong transportation and logistics companies.

Issued: August 22 2003Main contents: The Opinions detail the measures taken by Shanghai aiming at a gradual shift in government functions from a focus…