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As an effort to better implement the Major National Science and Technology Projects, the Interim Provisions on the Administration of Intellectual Property of Major National Science and Technology Projects has been released by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), together with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Finance (MOF), and …

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On June 25, 2010, China’s Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuratorate, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security, and Ministry of Justice released two new sets of rules regarding the use of evidence in capital cases and the procedure for excluding confessions by criminal suspects that had been obtained through illegal means. The Notice …

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On July 1 the Chinese State Administration for Industry and Commerce released new regulations that seek to reduce online fraud by requiring more information from merchants when registering internet commerce businesses.  Now, personal information including real names, contact numbers, and addresses will be required before an individual can open an online store.  The government hopes …

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Following last year’s issue of the Rules on Foreign Exchange Administration for Outbound Direct Investments by Onshore Entities , SAFE has announced clearer registration procedures that onshore banks must follow for their own outbound direct investments. Onshore banks include; policy banks, State-owned commercial banks, joint stock commercial banks, urban and local banks and locally incorporated …

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In the coming months Shanghai will launch an over-the-counter equity exchange for high-tech firms in an attempt to lure private investors into the city. Over 16 million RMB will be invested by Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Development Company. Ownership will be split among the Hi-Tech Park Development Company (20%), Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange …

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On April 4 th , 2010 the Chinese General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (“AQSIQ”) published new Rules of Administration and Supervision on Production of Food Additives (“Rules”). The Rules came into force on June 1 st , and are the first specific regulations on the manufacture of food additives in China. Following …

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Edward E. Lehman, Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu was recently selected by the Global Law Experts (GLE) as the recommended adviser in China for Corporate Immigration Law. Each year, GLE selects a single lawyer for each practice area in each country. Mr. Lehman is the longest serving foreign lawyer with Chinese legal firms …

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The Administrative Measures for Foreign Enterprises and Individuals to Establish Partnership Enterprises in China (the “Measures”) became effective on March 1, 2010. Non-Chinese entities and individuals, alone or with Chinese individuals, legal persons and other organizations, are now allowed to set up foreign invested partnerships (“FIPs”). Before the Measures went into effect, there are only …

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Edward Lehman, Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu, appeared as a guest speaker in the Dialogue program on CCTV-9 on July 20 th to discuss new anti-corruption measures implemented by the Chinese government.  Mr. Lehman appeared on the program along with Dr. Victor Gao, a current affairs commentator who used to work as the interpreter …

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The Provisions on the Administration of Reinsurance Business 2010 (“the New Provisions”) have come into effect on July1, 2010 issued by The China Insurance Regulatory Commission (“CIRC”). Meanwhile, the earlier versions of The Provisions on the Administration of Reinsurance Business 2005 (“the Old Provisions”) have been repealed. The New Provisions have made some improvements on …

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