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General

1. The Constitution of the People's Republic of China (Dec.4, t 982).
2. Amendment to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China (Articles 1 -2: Dec.4,1988; Articles 3-11: March 29,1993).

Public Security

1. Procedures of the People's Republic of China for the Control of Firearms (April 25,1981).
2. Procedures for the Administration of Chinese Citizen to and from Taiwan Region (May 1,1992).
3. Interim Procedures for the Administration of Chinese Citizen to and from Hongkong Region or Macao Region on Account of Private Affairs Dec.25,1986).
4. Regulations on Administration and Punishment for Public Security of the People's Republic of China (Jan. 1,1987).

Foreign Economic Regulations and Trades and Technological Cooperation

1. Law of the People's Republic of China on Foreign Invested Enterprises (April l2,1986).
2. Law of the People's Republic of China on Chinese-Foreign Joint Ventures (Amendment) (April, 4,1990)
3. Law of the People's Republic of China on Chinese-Foreign Cooperative Enterprise (April 13,1988)
4. Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Chinese-Foreign Ventures (Sept. 20,1983).
5. Revision to Article 100 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Rep China on Chinese-Foreign Joint Ventures (Jan 15. 1986).
6. Notice of the State Council on Revision to Article 86 clause 3 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Chinese-Foreign Joint Ventures (Dec. 21,1987).
7. Law on Foreign Contracts Involving Foreign interests of the People's Republic of China (July 1, 1985)
8. Regulations of the People's Republic of China for the Administration of Contracts Concerning the Introduction of Technology(May 24,1985).
9. Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations 0f the People's Republic of China for the Administration of Contracts Concerning the Introduction of Technology (Jan. 20,1988).
10. Provisions of the State Council on the Encouragement of Foreign Investment (Oct.11,1986).
11. Provisions of the State Countil on the Encouragement of Investment from Taiwan Compatriots (July 3.1988)
12. Provisions of the State Council on the Encouragement of Investment from Overseas Chinese, Hongkong and Macao Compatriots(August 19,1990).
13. Interim Procedures for the Administration of Exploitation and Operation of Tracts of Land by Using Foreign Investment (May l9,1990).

Finance and Taxes

1. Law of the People's Republic of China for Control of Taxation (Sept.4,1992).
2. Income Tax Law and Rules for its Implementation of the People's Republic of China Concerning ChineseForeign Joint Ventures and Foreign Wholly-Owned Enterprises(July 1,1991).
3. Interim Regulations and Rules for their Implementation on Added-Value Tax of the People's Republic of China (Jan 1, 1994).
4. Interim Regulations and Rules for their Implementation on Consumption Tax of the People's Republic of China (Jan 1, 1994)
5. Provisions for the Use of Special Invoice of Added-Value Tax (Jan.1,1994).
6. Interim Regulations and Rules for their Implementation on Business Tax of the People's Republic of China (Jan.1,1994).
7. Law and Rules for its Implementation of the People's Republic of China on Personal Income Tax (Jan 1, 1994).
8. Interim Regulations for Urban Real Estate Tax (August 8,1951).
9. Interim Regulations and Rules for their Implementation ot Land Added-Value Tax of the People's Republic of China (Jan 1,1994).
10. Interim Regulations for Licence Plate Used by Vehicles and Vessels (Sept.13,1951).
11. Interim Regulations on Stamp Duty of the People's Republic ot China (Augud 6,1988).
12. Interim Regulations on Contract Tax (April 3,1950).

Foreign Exchange

1. Rules for the Implementation of Exchange Control Regulations Relating to Enterprises with Overseas Chinese Capital, Enterprises with Foreign Capital and Chinese-Foreign Joint Ventures (August 1,1983).
2. Provisions for the Administration of Opening Account in Foreign Country by Enterprises with Foreign Investment (Jan. 7, 1989).
3. Notice on Readjustment and Control of Foreign Exchange of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (Sept. 4,1989)
4. Replies to the Questions Relating to Reinvestment with Profits in Renminbi by Foreign Investors of Enterprises using Foreign Investment (June 11,1992).
5. Letter in Reply to the Matter Concerning Foreign Exchange Control of Investment in Foreign Country by Enterprises with Foreign Investment (July 17,1991).
6. Announcement of the People's Bank of China on Further Reform of Foreign Exchange Control of System (Dec. 28,1993).
7. Interim Provisions on Control of Settlement, Sales and Payment of Foreign Exchange (March 26,1994).
8. Interim Procedures for Administration of Foreign Exchange Account (April 1, 1994).
9. Regulations on Administration of Banking Institutions with Foreign Capital of the People's Republic of China (Feb. 25, 1994).
10. Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations on Administration of Banking Institutions with Foreign Capital of the People's Republic of China (March 29, 1994).
11. Procedures for the Control of International Commercial Loans Borrowed by Domestic Institutions (August 1, 1991)
12. Procedures for the Control of Foreign Exchange Guarantee Provided by Domestic Intitutions to Foreigners (August 1,1991).

Customs and Port

1. Customs Law of the People's Republic of China (Jan. 22,1987).
2. Rules for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China Governing the Administration of Entry and Exit of Foreigners (July 15,1994).
3. Rules for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China Governing the Administration of Exit and Entry of Chinese Citizens (July 15, 1994).

Commodity Inspection

1. Law on Import-Export Commodity Inspection of the People's Republic of China (August 1,1989).
2. Regulations on Import-Export Commodity Inspection of the People's Republic of China (Oct. 23, 1992).
3. Procedures for the Administration of Import-Export Commodity Inspection of Border Trade (April 22, t 993).
4. Procedures for the Administration of Property Assessment of Foreign Investment (May 1,1994).
5. Regulations of Jiangsu Province on Assessment of Property Value of Foreign Investment (April 14,1995).
6. Procedures for the Administration of Quality Control of Imported commodity (Oct.1,1987).
7. Rules for the Implementation of Inspection and Control of Imported Complete Equipment (April 1,1993).
8. Procedures for the Administration of Inspection of Import-Export Commodity of Enterprises Using Foreign Investment and in the Form of Processing with Supplied Materials, Designs and Spare Parts and Compensation Trade (Trial Implementation) (Sept. 2,1988).
9. Law Governing the Quarantine of Animals and Plants into and out of the People's Republic of China (April 1, 1992).
10. Rules for the Implementation of the Law Governing the Frontier Quarantine of the People's Republic of China (May 1,1987).

Industry and Commerce

1. Corporation Law of the People's Republic of China (Dec. 29,1993)
2. Regulations of the People's Republic of China for the Registration and Administration of Corporation (June 24,1994)
3. Regulations of the People's Republic of China for the Registration and Administration of Enterprises and Legal Persons (June 3,1988).
4. Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China for the Registration and Administration of Enterprises and Legal Persons (Nov.3, 1988).
5. Notice on the Question Concerning the Registration and Administration of the Names of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (May, 28,1993)
6. Some Regulations Concerning the Contributions Made by the Parties of Chinese-Foreign Joint Ventures (Jan 1, 1988).
7. Notice on the Question Concerning the Further Strengthening of Approval, Registration and Administration of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (Nov. 3,1994).
8. Provisions Concerning the Authority and Procedures for the Punishment of Enterprises with Foreign Investment in Violation of the Regulations for Registration and Administration (Feb. 1,1989).

Administration of Justice

1. Rules for Notarial Procedures (Trial Implementation (April 1, 1991).
2. Interim Provisions on the Establishment of Office in China by Foreign Law Office(May 26, 1992).
3. Rules for the Notarial Procedures of Invitation and submission of tenders(Oct.19, 1992).
4. Procedures for the Implementation of Agreement on the Use and Check of Notarial Deeds on Both Banks Strait (May 29,1993).
5. Arbitration Law of the People'sRepublic of China (Aug 1, 1995).
6. Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Participation of Our Country in the "Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards" (Dec. 2,1986).
7. Decision of the State Council of the People's Republic of China on the Establishment of Maritime Arbitration Commission within the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (Nov. 21, 1958).
8. Interim Rules for Arbitration Procedures of the Foreign trade Arbitration Commission of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (March 31,1956).
9. Interim Rules for Arbitration Procedures of the Maritime Arbitration Commission of the China Council for Promotion of Intemational Trade (Jan. 8, 1959).
10. Arbitration Rules of China International Econom Trade Arbitration Commission (Sept. 12,1988).
11. Arbitration Rules of China Maritime Arbitration Commission (Sept. 12,1988).

Labor and Personnel

1. Regulations; or the Autonomous Right of the Enterprises with Foreign Investment to Employ Personnel, the Wages and Salaries, and the Expenses for Insurance and Welfare Benefits for Staff Members and Workers (Nov. 10, 1986).
2. Provisions for Labor Management in Chinese-Foreign Joint Ventures (August 11, 1994).
3. Procedures for the Administration of Chinese Cadres in Chinese-Foreign Joint Ventures (August 4, 1987).
4. Suggestions of the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Personnel on the Further Implementation of Autonomous Right of Enterprises with Foreign Investment to Employ Personnel (April 25, 1988).

Environmental Protection

1. Environmental Protection Law of the people's Republic of China (Dec. 26,1989).
2. Provisional Regulations on Environment Control for Economic Zones Opening to Foreigners (March 4, 1986).
3. Notice Concerning Strict Control of Transfer of Hazardous Waste from abroad to Our Country (March 7, 1987).
4. Notice Concerning Strengthening of Management of Environmental Impact Statement on Construction Projects with Loans from International Financial Institution (June 21, 1993).

Local Laws and Regulations

1. Rules for Implementation of Administration at the Port of Nanjing (August 4,1989).
2. Procedures for the Administration of Foreign Trade Transportation Plan at the Port of Nanjing (Dec.24,1988)
3. Announcement on the Matter of Administration of Resident Representative Office of Foreign Enterprises (August 26 1987).
4. Procedures for the Registration of the Application for the establishment of Enterprises with Foreign Investment in Nanjing (Trial Implementation) (March 20,1993).
5. Some Provisions for the Administration of Enterprises with Foreign Investment in Nanjing (Sept. 5,1991).
6. Interim Procedures for the Confirmation and Examination of Product Export Enterprises and Technological advanced Enterprises with Foreign Investment in Nanjing(1991)
7. Interim Provisions for the Administration of Land Use in Chinese-Foreign Joint Ventures and Chinese-Foreign Contractual Joint Ventures in Nanjing (August 17,1990).
8. Provisions for the Collection of Land Use Fee from Enterprises with Foreign Investment in Nanjing (1991).
9. Law for labor Management in Enterprises with Foreign Investment in Nanjing (May26,1992).
10. Interim Procedures for the Administration of Chinese Specialized Technical Personnel in Enterprises with Foreign Investment in Nanjing (May 26,1992).
11. Regulations for Trade Union in Chinese-Foreign Joint Ventures in Nanjing (Oct. 28,1990).
12. Interim Procedures for the Examination, Approval and Administration of Personnel into and out of China (Augus 7,1989).
13. Regulations for City and Town Planning in Nanjing (August 15, 1990)
14. Suggestions Concerning the Policies of Developing Foreign-Oriented Agriculture (Sept. 2, 1992).
15. Interim Procedures for the Sales and Transfer of State Owned Land Use Right in City and Towns of Nanjing (Sept. 1, 1990).
16. Interim Procedures for the Administration of Sales of Commercial Building in Nanjing (August 14, 1993).
17. Provisions on the Encouragement of Investment of the Taiwan Compatriots in Nanjing (April 3, 1992).
18. Suggestions Conceming Some Policies of the Development of Export-Oriented Agriculture (Sept. 2,1992).