Transportation

Chinese-invested foreign-flagged oceangoing vessels allowed to transport in Shanghai coastal area.

The Zone selects the financial services, shipping services, trade services, professional services, cultural services and social services sectors for increased liberalisation.

China encourages private investment in railways.

Issued: May 8 2013 Main contents: The Draft suggests that if the lawful earnings of a tolled highway are affected by a state's free highway policy,…

More labour intensive (manufacture of digital television and energy saving refrigerators) and service sector (development and application of the internet of Things and mobile internet) projects are added to the revised Catalogue.

Foreign investment not allowed in the domestic waterway transport sector.

VAT reform extended to eight more provinces and cities.

When the Law comes into effect on July 1 2013, the work-type residence permits of foreigners will be valid from 90 days to five years while the non-work-type residence permits will be valid from 180 days to five years.

Regulation of foreign cruises strengthened.