Trademark infringement has always been a major concern for firms doing business in China. However， as new figures emerge, it seems that this problem is only getting worse. According to the Customs General Administration (CGA) The total value of all goods seized for trademark infringement totaled over RMB328,000,000 in 2007. The process of Customs seizures …
Sam Engutsamy, February 11 2010 Markets such as the Silk market, the Pearl market, and Yashow are famous amongst foreign visitors to Beijing looking for a deal on fake goods. At any of the above places counterfeit watches, bags, shoes, wallets and much more can be haggled down to an impressive and affordable price. However, …
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) recently introduced technology that will allow non-English reading Internet users to have access to Internet addresses completely in their own language. Known as Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs), this breakthrough was announced at the ICANN’s 36th Annual Meeting on October 30, 2009. After China receives application approval …
New interpretations issued relating to obscene and offensive content The Supreme People’s Court and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate have jointly issued a 13 articled document pertaining to the application of cases concerning obscene information via the internet and mobile devices. The new Interpretation outlines that where telecom and internet service provides were aware and had …
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The General Office of the State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS) released the “Notice on Further Strengthening the Administration of Issuing Non-coal Mine Safety Licenses.” It states that the approval procedures for the “three simultaneous” requirements for construction projects for newly developed non-coal mines must be strictly followed. If such procedures are not successfully completed, …
The pre-paid money card industry in China has flourished in recent years, especially in major cities such as Shanghai and Beijing. They are more convenient than cash and can hold anywhere from 100 to 200,000 yuan. With the exponential increase in the number of companies registered to distribute such cards, there has been a similar …
The Chinese Central Government has sent eight inspection teams to 16 provincial areas to investigate and prevent melamine-tainted milk powder from being reclaimed illegally to produce milk products. Melamine, a milk adulterant added to poor quality milk to make it appear protein rich by increasing its nitrogen content. It can cause renal failure especially in …
The amended “Measures on Administering Undeveloped Land in Guangzhou” has been officially released by the Guangzhou government. Undeveloped land fees will no longer be levied on a monthly basis, but will be levied at a fixed rate of 20%of the value in the transfer or assignment of the land. Late charges amounting to 1%of the …
A Beijing man surnamed Gao is suing the Beijing Coca-Cola beverage company after he found a three centimeter long cockroach like incest inside a bottle of sprite that he purchased from a supermarket. Mr. Gao took the company to court in 2008 requesting that the company apologize for the incident, pay him 2.05 yuan in …
