Issued: 8 October 2001 Effective: as of date of issue Interpreting authority: State Administration of Taxation Applicability: These Rules apply to the…

Promulgated: November 23 2001Effective: December 15 2001Applicability: The Regulations shall be applicable when the People's Bank of China takes compulsory…

Enhancing trademark protection is another crucial aspect of China's commitment to meet WTO-imposed requirements. China's newly revised trademark law offers the prospect for greater intellectual property protection in future.

Issued: 21 November 2001 Effective: 1 January 2002 Applicability: The Guidelines are not applicable to the initial valuation of fixed assets acquired in…

As a WTO member, China will be required to provide "national treatment"1 to foreign investors in various service industries. This includes the telecommunications sector.

Promulgated: 20 November 2001 Effective: as of date of promulgation Applicability: These Provisions apply to foreign investment (including investment from…

With China's formal accession to the WTO having occurred by the time you read this, Chinese officials are busy working to identify existing laws and regulations…

Issued: 2 November 2001 Effective: 1 January 2002 Main contents: These Guidelines specify the required contents of, and the recognition and measurement…

China's recently-amended Copyright Law aims to bring China's intellectual property rights protection more into line with international conventions as the country faces renewed scrutiny as a WTO member.