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 …
Edward Lehman, Managing Director of top three Chinese law firm, Lehman, Lee & Xu has been invited to speak at the Asia Pacific 2010 Conference, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 28, and 29 2010. The event will be looking at the current issues affecting the oil and gas industry within the …
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Beijing, China, February 5, 2010 – It has been reported that China has been working on a draft law to ensure people with moderate or low-incomes will be able to rent or buy houses at cheaper prices. Under the draft law, low income families could be guaranteed housing under a low-rent housing scheme, though they …
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Who’s Who Legal has selected Edward Lehman, Managing Director of Lehman, Lee & Xu as one of the world’s leading Corporate Immigration lawyers. The award, which makes a selection of 410 lawyers internationally, only makes one selection from China, that of Mr Edward Lehman of Lehman, Lee & Xu. Already this year, Mr Lehman has …
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Sam Engutsamy, February 5 2010 Adopted by the by the sixth session of the Standing Committee of the 11th National People’s Congress, the Decisions of the State Council to Amend the Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People’s Republic of China (“the Amended Regulations”) came into effect on February 1, 2010. The Amended …
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Fancy a trip to the Summer Palace? …or the Temple of Heaven, or the Badaling Great Wall? Well, you could stand the chance of winning entry to such locations, and others during the Chinese’s Spring Festival with a free giveaway. Beijing’s tourism authority, www.visitbeijing.com.cn, are planning on distributing 300,000 free e-tickets to 32 of Beijing’s …
A 13 year-old boy was rushed to the hospital January 17th to treat mercury poisoning allegedly contracted from a can of Sprite. The Coca-Cola product was purchased by the boy from a supermarket in the Tongzhou district, where the remaining products have since been sealed off by the police. Although he faces sequelae and possible …
Sam Engutsamy, February 4 2010 China appears to have ‘stepped up a gear’ in making developments to commit itself down a more environmentally friendly route. Previously postings have highlighted how China has successfully reduced sulphur dioxide emissions for four consecutive years, have pushed for greater use of public transport, and have promoted the use of …
