China Laws and Regulations Update in November 2015

1 The Central Government Pushes to Introduce Negative List System for Market Access across the Country

On 19th October 2015, the State Council issued the Opinions on Implementing Negative List System for Market Access (“Opinions”), pushing to introduce the system nationwide. As set forth by the Opinions, pilot negative list system for market access will be launched in certain selected districts from 1st December 2015 to 31st December 2017, and a nationally uniform negative list system for market access and corresponding policies are expected to be implemented as of 2018, under which except for those listed on the negative list, all kinds of entities have equitable access to markets and businesses under applicable laws.

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Introduction to China Internet Information Supervision System

By You Yunting

According to Progress in China’s Human Rights issued by the Information Office of State Council PRC, the speech freedom of Chinese netizens is protected by law and they could express their opinions in whatever the way they choose. By the end of 2009, China has more than 384 million netizens and the popularity of Internet has been more than 28.9% which are both above the average standard in the world. Moreover, the website established in China has been more than 3.23 million, BBS of more than 1 million and the blog user of more than 220 million. By the sampled statistics, the information sent by local people each day through BBS, news comment or blog are more than 3 million and 66% more netizens will comment on the Internet, participate in the topic discussion, express their opinions or make appeal for their interests.

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