New Laws and Regulations
New laws and regulations in October 2017
Updated: Nov 23, 2017
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1. General Provisions of the Civil Law of the People's Republic of China
Fetuses enjoy civil rights including heritage succession, acceptance and donation
Emphasize the duties of foster carers to provide maintenance
Add new stipulations about virtual property protection
Lower age limit of person with limited capacity for civil conduct
Adults with full capacity for civil conduct can appoint foster care through negotiation
Prolong time limit of cases from 2 to 3 years
2. National Anthem Law of the People's Republic of China
When playing the national anthem:
The people shall follow the lyrics and musical score set out in the law's appendix
It's forbidden to use any form damaging to the dignity of the national anthem
All those present shall stand solemnly, respectful of deportment.
It's banned behavior disrespectful of the national anthem.
The national anthem cannot be:
trademarked or used in commercial advertisements;
used in unsuitable occasions such as private funerals;
used as background music in public places.
3. Decision of the State Council on Amending the Regulations on the Administration of Construction Project Environmental Protection
Streamline environmental protection approval proceedings of construction projects
Strengthen supervision in the course of construction and afterwards
Reduce burden on enterprises and improve service
4.Provisions on the Administration of Internet Comments Posting Services
Follow-up comment service providers:
Shall authenticate identity of users
Establish and improve a user information protection system
Post comments of news information after checking
Set up systems such as information examinations, real-time checking and emergency discarding
Improve ability to discard junk information
Supervision and check in cooperation with competent authorities
5.Provision on the Administration of Internet Group Information Service
Internet group information service providers shall:
set up reasonable limits on group membership;
set up the number of groups individuals can establish;
set up the number of groups individuals can join on the basis of the scale of their services and management capacity.
6. Measures for the Administration of Tenders and Invitations to Bid in Government Procurement of Goods and Services
Improve transparency and impartiality
Secret kickbacks are banned
Add restrictions to requirements for bidder qualification set by purchaser or purchasing agent
When a bidder fail to prove a quotation on a rational basis, the bidding shall be considered as ineffective.
Detail the bid result announcement and confirm the announcement's expiration
Purchasers must not claim or accept gift or kickbacks
