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 Penalties for Export Rebate Fraud
The State Administration of Taxation (SAT) has recently issued a circular setting out detailed penalty clauses for enterprises engaged in export rebate frauds. It is stipulated that for enterprises ... (full story)

 Hong Kong Branches of Taiwan Banks May be Permitted to Conduct RMB Business
Cross-strait financial restrictions may be eased after the new Taiwan administration takes office. The Financial Supervisory Commission ... (full story)

 China to Adopt Unified Handset Earphone Interface Standard
Consumers have to get a new set of earphones every time they change their mobile phones because different brands use different interface standards ... (full story)

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Issue 03, 2008 (01 March)
 Leader
China Restricts Production, Sale and Use of Plastic Shopping Bags
Supermarkets on the mainland are not allowed to give free plastic shopping bags to customers from 1 June 2008 onwards. The ban will be gradually extended to other types of retail outlets ... (full story)

 Policy and Law
Unlicensed Food Enterprises Subject to Severe Punishment
Hong Kong companies engaging in food production and sale on the mainland should take note, with immediate effect, the General Administration of Quality Supervision ... (full story)
No Charges on Labour Dispute Arbitration from May
Starting from 1 May 2008, workers on the mainland will be able to seek labour dispute arbitration at no cost, thus making it easier for them to demand their rights from their employers ... (full story)

 Local Policy
Guangdong Offers Seven Tax Concessions to Snow Victims
The local tax bureau of Guangdong recently issued an emergency circular on disaster relief and tax concessions aimed at giving impetus to the resumption of production ... (full story)
Private Sector Plays Bigger Role in Guangdong's Foreign Trade
Private enterprises in Guangdong (including privately-owned enterprises, collective enterprises and individually-owned businesses) registered US$117.34 billion in total imports and exports in 2007 ... (full story)

 Industrial Policy
Shenzhen Defines Scope of Heavy Pollution Industries
The newly issued Working Plan of Shenzhen for Emission Reduction and Optimisation of Heavy Pollution Industries has clearly defined the scope of high-pollution industries subject to containment ... (full story)
Foreign Animations Banned from Night time TV Starting May
On 14 February, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) issued a circular on tightening the broadcasting of animations on TV ... (full story)

 Emerging Opportunities
Foreign Trade Enterprises in Ningbo Turn to Emerging Markets
According to the latest statistics from Ningbo customs, exports of the city to the US during the fourth quarter of 2007 totalled US$1.674 billion, a 10% drop from the first three quarters ... (full story)

 Services Sector
Lower Threshold for Hong Kong Doctors Practising on Mainland
The signing of CEPA V and the measures promulgated by the Ministry of Health (MOH) at the end of 2007 are clear indications of the mainland's position in further opening up its medical services market to Hong Kong doctors ... (full story)
Super Luxury Hotel to Greet Shanghai World Expo
The management of Dubai's prestigious Burj Al Arab will be managing a twin-block super-deluxe hotel in Shanghai's Xintiandi in a bid to offer better supporting facilities to the Shanghai World Expo ... (full story)

 Human Resources
Beijing Raises Compensation for Overdue Wages
Hong Kong companies hiring employees in Beijing should take note that the new Regulations of Beijing Municipality on Wage Payment have been implemented ... (full story)
Minimum Wage in Guangdong to Rise 12.9%
Guangdong will once again adjust upward the minimum wages for enterprise workers as well as the minimum wages for part-time workers with effect from 1 April. After the adjustment, the minimum wages in Guangdong will be the highest across the country ... (full story)

 Key to Economy and Trade
Customs Revises Measures on Enterprise Categorisation
The General Administration of Customs (GAC) issued the revised Measures of the People's Republic of China on Customs Management of Enterprises by Category on 30 January 2008. The new measures will come into force on 1 April 2008 ... (full story)