With the booming of Internet industry all around the world, E-commerce became a really hot investment sector in China in 1999 and 2000. However, since it is a highly regulated investment sector, to invest in and to operate E-commerce business in China requires constant advices from experienced attorneys to ensure the legal compliance.

As part of China's WTO commitments, China shall open its Valued Added Service of Telecommunications which includes Electronic mail, Voice Mail, On-line information and database retrieval, Electronic data interchange, Enhanced/Valued-added facsimile services, Code and protocol conversion and On-line information and/or data processing. As a rough classification, it requires further interpretation from government authorities. Moreover, some online transactions, such as online auctions, online advertisement, online stock exchange and online broadcasting, create further compliance requirements from other in-charge government authorities. Our Chinese attorneys and consultants have established connection with Ministry of Information Industry and can consult client with the scope of service and help client structure the E-commerce investment.

Our attorneys can also meet clients' legal need in an established business. We are experienced in drafting customer contracts, handling online privacy issues, negotiating in equipment and/or service purchase and service providing, registering Chinese domain name and solving domain name/trade name disputes.

You can find useful information at the official website of Ministry of Information Industry of PRC by clicking here.