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Promulgated: October 21 2005Effective: as of date of promulgationInterpreting authority: National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Information…

Reflecting China's growing unease with the free flow of information over the internet, the government has released new regulations further restricting the digital dissemination of unauthorized news.

Issued: October 13 2005Effective: October 18 2005Main contents: The quantity benchmarks of copies specified in Item(2) of the first paragraph and Item(2)…

Regulating online news dissemination and broadcasting within the PRC.

Issued: July 19 2005Main contents: Foreign and domestic enterprises and other economic organizations are permitted to invest in digital cinemas (theatres)…

National LegislationADVERTISING AND MARKETINGDecision on Adjusting Corresponding Articles of Relevant Advertising Regulatory Rules in Accordance with the…

As the most important facilitator in the warming of China-Taiwan relations in the future, the continued evolution and understanding of laws dictating commercial activity are crucial to the stability of East Asia.

Issued: July 6 2005Effective: July 7 2005Main contents: The Provisions cover:Part One: General ProvisionsPart Two: Business CooperationPart Three: Personnel…

After whetting investors' appetites in opening its media industry to foreigners in late 2004, is China now turning back on its earlier liberalization initiatives?