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 First Set of Service Standards for Shoes and Bags Take Effect in July
The first set of local standards for commodity services relating to shoes and bags will go into force in Guangdong on 1 July. The new standards will provide a norm ... (full story)

 Nationwide Law Enforcement Campaign in Cultural Market
The Ministry of Culture will launch a nationwide campaign named "intensive law enforcement season" in the cultural market from 1 July through 30 September ... (full story)

 Standardised Use of Drug Names Required for Advertising from June 2006
According to a circular recently issued by the State Food and Drug Administration, local drug administrations must tighten control over drug advertising by requiring ... (full story)

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Issue 05, 2006 (01 May)
 Leader
Central Bank Revises Six Forex Rules
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) recently issued a circular on the revision of six policies concerning foreign exchange control ... (full story)

 Policy and Law
1,200 Shenzhen Toy Makers to Bear Brunt of Mandatory Certification Starting June 2007
As China is going to implement the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) scheme on toy makers in June next year, many export enterprises thought the new rule ... (full story)
Nationwide Clampdown on Unauthorised Certifications
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) and the National Regulatory Commission for Certification and Accreditation (NRCCA) have recently issued a joint circular ... (full story)

 Local Policy
Shenzhen Implements CSR Certification
In response to the global campaign on corporate social responsibility (CSR), Shenzhen plans to issue its Guiding Opinions on Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility this year ... (full story)
Rising Costs in Shenzhen Drive Traditional Industries Out of the City
The Shenzhen municipal government convened a meeting on 17 April 2006 to discuss the city's industrial and economic development, the first meeting of its kind in recent years ... (full story)

 Industrial Policy
Changes in Import and Export Food and Cosmetics Labels Approval System
The State Administration of Quality, Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) issued a circular on implementing changes in the approval system for import ... (full story)

 Emerging Opportunities
90% of US Companies in Guangdong Optimistic About PRD
The American Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong has recently published a survey report entitled Economic Situation in Guangdong and the Pearl River Delta ... (full story)

 Market Development
Tax Deduction for Employing Laid-Off Workers
Sources from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) said that private enterprises will be entitled to tax deduction of Rmb4,000 for employing every laid-off worker ... (full story)

 Human Resources
Mandatory Work Injury Insurance for Public Organisations in Beijing Effective July
According to a circular issued by the Beijing labour and social security bureau, all central and public organisations as well as non-government organisations (NGOs) ... (full story)
Hong Kong, Macau Tours Made Easier for Mainland Residents
The Entry-Exit Inspection Bureau under the Ministry of Public Security announced that a new set of regulations governing the application, approval and issuance of permits and visas for travelling to Hong Kong and Macau ... (full story)

 Key to Economy and Trade
Guangdong Readjusts Preferential Policies for FIEs
In accordance with recent policy readjustments by the central and provincial governments, Guangdong made the following changes to its preferential policies for foreign investment ... (full story)