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Issue 01, 2003 (01 January)

Leader

Zero Tariffs for 110 Import Items in 2003
One year after its accession to the WTO, China has for the first time introduced zero tariffs to more than 110 import items starting from January 2003 ... (full story)

2003 Catalogue of Commodities Subject to Export Licensing Management
The 2003 Catalogue of Commodities Subject to Export Licensing Management published by MOFTEC went into effect ... (full story)

Eight Product Categories Under Import Licensing in 2003
In accordance with China's Foreign Trade Law and Regulations on the Administration of the Import and Export of Goods ... (full story)

Guangdong to Standardise Tender Procedures
Goods purchased by the Guangdong government, especially those bought with state funds, such as medical equipment and pharmaceuticals ... (full story)

Shenzhen Further Liberalises Foreign Trade Rights
To encourage local enterprises to break into the international market, the Shenzhen Municipal Government has further devolved import-export rights ... (full story)

Industrial Policy

China to Battle New EU Legislation on Herbal Medicines
The European Union (EU) is now working on the amendment of a legislation which will have an impact on the export of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) ... (full story)

Local Standards for Patent Drugs to be Abolished
According to an announcement by the State Drug Administration (SDA), China has completed its screening of local standard patent drugs ... (full story)

WTO Accession

China to Build Credit System for Foreign Trade Enterprises
The China market is in the grip of a grave crisis of credibility that is endangering the normal operation of business ... (full story)

Services Sector

Foreign M&A to Shift from Manufacturing to Services
Investment by foreign investors in China will see a new trend of development. Foreign merger and acquisition (M&A) will extend ... (full story)

Emerging Opportunities

Heater Market Shifts South
Traditionally winter is the peak season for the sale of electric heaters. Findings of a survey on the consumption of household appliances ... (full story)

Energy-Efficient Refrigerators for Chinese Homes
Starting from July 2003, the "energy-efficient" label must be shown on refrigerators sold on the China market ... (full story)

Market Development

Booming Sales of Winter Commodities in Shanghai
With the arrival of the cold front, Shanghai businesses are bracing to fight for the winter market and commodities ... (full story)

Key to Economy and Trade

2010 Shanghai World Expo Spells Opportunities for Hong Kong
Shanghai is making overall planning following its successful bid to host the 2010 World Expo. Hong Kong companies can expect to participate ... (full story)

Full Liberalisation of Services in Sight
The opening of the services sector was the most sensitive and complicated issue in China's negotiations for WTO entry ... (full story)