As part of the government's efforts to reform the construction sector, the Ministry of Construction has issued draft provisions on the administration of foreign-invested construction engineering service enterprises. Do these provisions go far enough to encourage greater foreign investment in the sector?

Issued: October 17 2005Main contents: Where the service term and liquidated damages for breach of contract are agreed upon by both parties to a labour…

By Jerry Yulin [email protected]: www.haiwen-law.comTo enable a better understanding of the regulations in China regarding the passing-off…

Issued: March 13 2006Main contents: Without permission from the China Banking Regulatory Commission, foreign institutions may not publicize or promote…

Promulgated: February 13 2006Effective: as of date of promulgationInterpreting authority: Shenzhen Stock Exchange (Stock Exchange)Applicability: The term…

By Tianfu [email protected]: www.freshfields.comThe recent toxic spill into the Songhua River has thrust China's environmental problems…

Promulgated: November 3 2005Effective: February 1 2006Applicability: The term “automobile product external identifier” refers to the registered commodity…

Issued: January 17 2006Main contents: The following enterprises may, in accordance with provisions, apply for consolidated tax payment: (1) the 120 large-scale…

Issued: March 13 2006Main contents: Without permission from the China Banking Regulatory Commission, foreign institutions may not publicize or promote…