China's government has pledged to abide by the World Trade Organization's requirements. Here's an introduction to the tasks and commitments China faces.

Finding successful methods to resolve trade disagreements will be more important than ever once China joins the WTO. With an anticipated upsurge in trade disputes involving China, what does the WTO offer for resolution?

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…

Promulgated: 28 November 2001 Effective: as of date of promulgation Interpreting authority: The Securities Association of China Applicability: For the…

(Jointly promulgated by the State Development Planning Commission, the State Economic and Trade Commission, the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry…

Promulgated: September 13 2001Effective: October 1 2001Applicability: Leasing of State-owned land in Shandong Province shall comply with these Measures…

Promulgated: June 18 2001Effective: as of date of promulgationInterpreting Authority: State Development Planning CommissionApplicability: The Provisions…

Promulgated: September 13 2001Effective: October 1 2001Applicability: Granting of State-owned leaseholds by invitation for bids or auction shall comply…

For those who have advised on competitive tenders for significant infrastructure projects in China, it is a common observation that the theory of purely objective application of tender criteria and the practice during bid selection often have intriguing differences. Recent regulation of competitive tenders in China is therefore a welcome and constructive development.