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February 2012  
1.
 China urges fair industry, commerce law enforcement in townships - SQW China Limited
A senior government official on Thursday ordered local industry and commerce law enforcement departments to standardize their practices in dealing with township-based companies and business owners. Zhou Bohua, chief of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, said that some local.........
6 Feb 2012
2.
 China pledges tightened supervision to ensure food safety - SQW China Limited
China's Health Ministry has pledged to improve its supervision measures to keep the country's food safe from contamination. In its annual work plan posted on the ministry website Thursday, the ministry vowed to "blacklist" food that is mixed with non-edible ingredients or food additives. So.........
6 Feb 2012
3.
 China publishes draft on occupational illness - SQW China Limited
China on Thursday published draft regulations on the diagnosis and verification of occupational diseases to seek public feedback. The draft, drawn up by the Ministry of Health, said that employees are entitled to visit diagnosis clinics in the region they work or live, and the clinics should.........
6 Feb 2012
4.
 China publishes draft proposal on veterinary drugs to seek advices - SQW China Limited
China has published a draft proposal on veterinary prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs to enhance drugs supervision and promote their clinical use. The draft, including 17 clauses, was written by the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and has been posted on the website of Legislative.........
3 Feb 2012
5.
 China regrets WTO ruling on raw material exports - SQW China Limited
Chinese officials have expressed their regret that the World Trade Organization (WTO) has upheld its ruling against China in a raw materials export case, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Tuesday. China welcomed the WTO's support for China's appeal on major issues in the case, under a.........
3 Feb 2012
6.
 China to clear up, integrate food standards - SQW China Limited
China will overhaul its current food standards, integrating new specifications and weeding out others in a move largely aimed at avoiding overlap and contradiction, the Ministry of Heath announced. Before the end of 2015, the ministry will basically complete the work on the mandatory contents.........
3 Feb 2012
7.
 China city bans palm-reading assessment on campus - SQW China Limited
Education authorities in a north China city on Tuesday banned schools and kindergartens from carrying out palm-reading tests that could allegedly tell a child's intelligence and professional aptitude. "We have issued a circular to criticize the three kindergartens that offered palm-reading.........
3 Feb 2012

January 2012  
1.
 China to expand regulation on cosmetic contact lenses - SQW China Limited
China will regulate the production and sale of cosmetic colored contact lenses by including them in its list of items classified as "medical apparatus." Some people wear such non-corrective colored contacts to change or enhance eye color for cosmetic and fashion purposes. As these contacts are.........
27 Jan 2012
2.
 Stricter emissions rules make Chinese businesses greener - SQW China Limited
Last summer, an air-conditioner factory in east China gave up using traditional air conditioners and turned to a much greener way of making workers feel cool, which helped save 40 percent of its normal electricity needs. Technicians collected rainwater from the roof and blew the atomized water.........
27 Jan 2012
3.
 Tian: Patents crucial issue in today's global landscape - SQW China Limited
Intellectual property (IP) must be fully integrated into development as the nation moves toward a more sustainable and efficient economy, Tian Lipu, commissioner of the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO), said at a meeting in Beijing last week. As well, rising uncertainties about the.........
18 Jan 2012
4.
 School bus safety standards pass review after fatal accidents - SQW China Limited
Two mandatory safety standards for school buses passed a review by a national industry committee after a string of accidents ignited public fury, China's industrial watchdog said Friday. The approval will be significant for improving school bus safety, said an official from the Ministry of.........
16 Jan 2012
5.
 MOFCOM and Four Other Ministries Joint Efforts to Rectify Illegal Collection of Charges by Big Retailers from Suppliers - SQW China Limited
On January 10, Ministry of Commerce, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Public Security, State Administration of Taxation and State Administration for Industry and Commerce held jointly a video conference to arrange work concerning rectification of retailers’ illegal.........
13 Jan 2012
6.
 China introduces tougher penalties for work safety violations - SQW China Limited
People's Court (SPC) spokesman said in an interpretation of a recently-unveiled regulation. The SPC on Monday introduced a regulation to crack down on rampant work safety violations, creating tougher penalties for violations falling into 14 categories. The spokesman said reprieves will not be.........
13 Jan 2012
7.
 Regulation pares 'racy' TV programs - SQW China Limited
China's satellite television channels have aired fewer entertainment programs this year as broadcasting watchdog's curbs on "excessive entertainment" took effect. The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television has cut two-thirds of "racy" entertainment programs on China's 34 satellite.........
11 Jan 2012
8.
 China adopts new regulation to protect West Lake - SQW China Limited
A new regulation has taken effect to protect east China's scenic West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as the lake has drawn an increasing number of tourists who may cause damage to the local environment, local authorities said on Friday. The regulation, which became effective January 1.........
9 Jan 2012
9.
 Criminal law on NPC agenda - SQW China Limited
A controversial draft amendment that proposes to outlaw forced confession and permits secret detention will be discussed at the plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in March, an additional agenda item of the meeting this year apart from its routine schedule. The NPC Standing.........
9 Jan 2012
10.
 Labor disputes soar in Guangdong - SQW China Limited
Labor dispute cases reported in Guangdong province, an economic powerhouse in South China, surged almost three-fold in the past four years, with the implementation of the new Labor Contract Law. Such cases have totaled around 300,000 so far this year, 2.7 times those in 2007, said Lin Jingqing.........
9 Jan 2012
11.
 China Focus: China's auto rules will not affect foreign businesses: NDRC official - SQW China Limited
China's recent move to take finished automobiles off of a list of industries where foreign investment is encouraged will not affect the operations of existing Sino-foreign joint ventures in China's auto sector, an official with the country's top economic planner said. The National Development.........
6 Jan 2012
12.
 China's central bank moves to regulate RQFII programs - SQW China Limited
China's central bank on Wednesday issued guidelines to regulate foreign investors' yuan-denominated investment activities in China in preparation for a possible backflow of yuan into the mainland's equity markets. New guidelines on the implementation of the Renminbi Qualified Foreign.........
6 Jan 2012
13.
 China amends law to boost occupational illness prevention, control - SQW China Limited
Upon the conclusion of a six-day bimonthly session on Saturday, China's top legislature adopted an amendment to the Law on Occupational Illness Prevention and Control in a bid to better protect worker's legal rights. The amendment was added after the Standing Committee of the National People's.........
4 Jan 2012