Two new sets of regulations are intended to improve the planning, construction and administration of international communications facilities in China, against the backdrop of safeguarding the interests of the state and protecting state sovereignty over communications and state security.

Promulgated: August 2 2002Effective: September 15 2002Main contents: The Implementing Regulations expand the scope of protection of copyright involving…

Promulgated: June 27 2002Effective: August 1 2002Main contents: The Provisions set out the requirements and procedures for engaging in internet publishing…

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.

Promulgated: June 21 2002Effective: August 1 2002Main contents: The Provisions set forth the requirements and examination and approval procedure for construction…

Issued: August 16 2002Applicability: For the purposes of this Circular, "foreign-invested companies limited by shares" refers to foreign-invested companies…

Issued: July 24 2002Effective: as of date of issueMain contents: Any listed company that wishes to issue new shares shall have to fit the requirements…

Published: August 4 2002Main contents: The Opinions were issued with the aim of advancing the agricultural industry in Shanghai and accelerating the growth…

Issued: May 30 2002Main contents: The Circular states that foreign investment projects (including additional investment projects) under the encouraged…