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 Shenzhen Implements Administrative Measures on Containing Heavy Pollution Industries
To implement the Work Plan of Shenzhen City for Upgrading Emission Reduction and Optimisation of Heavy Pollution Industries ... (full story)

 Enterprises May Not Maliciously Bypass Open-Ended Employment Contracts
The Guidelines on Several Issues Concerning the Application of the Law on the Mediation and Arbitration of Employment Contracts and the Employment Contract Law ... (full story)

 New Safety Standard for Medical Electrical Equipment Takes Effect
The new national standard GB 9706.1-2007, Medical Electrical Equipment ¡ª Part 1: General Requirements for Safety, has been approved by the Standardisation ... (full story)

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Issue 06, 2008 (01 June)
 Leader
Economic Assessment after Sichuan Earthquake
Following the earthquake that hit Sichuan, the central government conducted a timely general assessment of the economy of the province and of the country ... (full story)
Insurers Relax Earthquake Insurance Compensation Standards
After the Sichuan earthquake, the central government has urged a number of insurance companies to give support to the devastated areas by means of relaxing their insurance compensation standards ... (full story)

 Policy and Law
No Liquid Parcels During the Games Period
According to an urgent notice issued by the State Post Bureau, during the Olympic Games period, all post offices will not handle parcels or mails containing liquid ... (full story)
Customs Stamps Illegal Carrying of Money In and Out of China
In a move to stamp the inflow of foreign "hot money" into China to make a profit, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) has taken active measures to clamp down on various acts of illegally ... (full story)

 Local Policy
Largest Wharf for Direct Cross-Strait Shipping Opens in Fuzhou
The Zhongying No. 8 Wharf in Fuzhou, the largest wharf for direct cross-Strait cargo shipping, became operational on 16 May 2008. Built with a total investment of Rmb197 million ... (full story)
China's First Regional E-commerce Platform Opens in Fujian
Fujian's provincial foreign trade and economic cooperation department and China International E-Commerce Centre (CIECC) have jointly launched an international e-commerce application platform in Fujian ... (full story)

 Industrial Policy
Procedures for Importation of Used Mechanical and Electrical Products
Pursuant to the Administrative Measures for the Import of Mechanical and Electrical Products and the Administrative Measures for the Import of Key Used Mechanical and Electrical Products ... (full story)
Textile Industry Sees Domestic Sales Growth Outstrip Exports
According to figures recently published by the National Bureau of Statistics, retail sales of consumer goods totalled Rmb2,555.52 billion between January and March 2008, up 20.6% year-on-year ... (full story)

 2008 Olympics
10 Types of Smoke-free Public Places in Beijing for 2008 Olympics
With the Beijing Olympics less than 100 days away, 10 types of public places including the indoor areas of medical establishments, stadiums and gymnasiums are required to ban smoking under the Provisions ... (full story)

 Human Resources
Severance Pay upon Termination of Employment Contract
Hong Kong businesses looking to hire workers on the mainland should note that employees are eligible for severance pay upon termination of employment contract ... (full story)
Open-ended Employment Contracts for Eligible Female Employees on Maternity Leave
According to the draft Implementing Rules of the Employment Contract Law released by the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council, if an employment contract is due for extension in one of the following three situations ... (full story)

 Market Development
Upmarket Department Stores in Qingdao Adjust Brand Mix
Upmarket department stores in Qingdao have recently reshuffled their brand portfolios, putting specific focus on two major beauty product categories –– fashion and cosmetics –– by replacing mid-tier brands with top-tier ones ... (full story)

 Key to Economy and Trade
Hangzhou Bay Bridge Spurs World's Sixth Largest City Cluster
With the official opening of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge, the world's longest sea-crossing bridge on 1 May 2008, the "two-hour economic circle" of the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) has become a reality ... (full story)