The NPC has passed a new legislation on electronic signatures. This new legislation helps to regulate electronic commerce and security of electronic transactions.
October 01, 2004
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Issued: June 30 2004Effective: July 1 2004Main contents: The examination and verification of the institutions for certification of integrated circuit design…
September 02, 2004Promulgated: July 8 2004Effective: as of date of promulgationInterpreting authority: State Food and Drug AdministrationApplicability: The Procedures apply…
September 02, 2004National LegislationBankingForeign Debt Administration of Foreign-invested Banks in China Procedures 境内外资银行外债管理办法L3610/04.05.27Environmental…
June 02, 2004Prohibition to use state authorities for commercial advertising purposes.
May 02, 2004New regulations from the State Administration of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Commerce have opened the advertising market in China to greater foreign participation.
May 02, 2004Provides for foreign investment and participation in the PRC advertising market.
March 31, 2004While prohibited to make bad debt provisions, foreign telecom operators may now treat customers' bill overdue for a year or more as bad debt.
March 31, 2004The Supreme People's Court has given some opinions on liability for infringement in cyberspace, and the responsibility that internet service providers bear in transmitting infringing content.
March 31, 2004New opportunities for foreign companies are emerging in China's film and TV industries, which encourages private and foreign participation in many industry sectors.
February 29, 2004