Beijing Games have set the bar very high, Rogge says Aug 24, 2008
"This was an application of Chinese law," said Rogge about the cases of Wang and Wu. "The IOC is not a sovereign organization, we have to respect Chinese law.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Rogge says Olympics opened up China Aug 24, 2008
"The reply we received from the Chinese authorities - this was an application of Chinese law. The International Olympic Committee is not a sovereign organization. We have to respect Chinese law.'' On the sports front, Rogge noted that athletes from a record 87 teams won medals in Beijing, and that more than 40 world records and 120 Olympic records had been set. He singled out American swimmer Michael Phelps, winner of a record eight gold medals, and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who won three... (CNN)
Beijing 2008: Fulbright Associate's Got Rhythm Aug 23, 2008
I finished Chinese law school ... Also, my Chinese law professor. (Law.com)
Missionaries defy ban at Olympics Aug 22, 2008
In response to a phone request by the AP, China's religious affairs administration office issued a statement Thursday referring to Chinese law ... A member of the Wyoming-based Vision Beyond Borders group said they wanted to give the Bibles to their "brothers and sisters." Chinese law forbids bringing in religious products for more than personal use. (MSNBC -- International)
Missionaries work in China on the sly Aug 22, 2008
In response to a phone request by the AP, China's religious affairs administration office issued a statement Thursday referring to Chinese law. "If foreigners do such things in China, they violate the law, and local religious departments and other departments should stop them," the statement said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
China sentences 2 elderly women to labor for seeking to protest Aug 21, 2008
Xinhua, quoting a Public Security spokesperson, said all but three applicants had dropped their requests after their complaints had been "properly addressed by relevant authorities or departments through consultations." The last three applications were rejected as incomplete or violating Chinese law. But the authorities have refused to explain what happened to applicants who disappeared after they submitted their paperwork. (International Herald Tribune)
Christian group abandons Bible standoff Aug 19, 2008
A fax from the customs officials in Kunming to the AP said that under Chinese law, foreigners can only bring in one to three copies of religious products for personal use. For more than that, letters of proof must be obtained from the religious affairs office of China, it said. (MSNBC -- International)
* Tibet activists hang sign on new CCTV building, deported Aug 16, 2008
The Beijing Public Security Bureau said in a faxed reply to questions that the protesters had engaged in activities that violated Chinese law. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
China's choreographed detentions Aug 15, 2008
Those detained, some of them seasoned religious and political activists who expect arrest, said another police goal is to get them to admit they broke a Chinese law against disturbing public order. The Beijing Public Security Bureau information office has declined to comment on specific cases, except to say its officers take action when anyone, including foreigners, is "conducting activities against Chinese law.". (MSNBC -- International)
British reporter detained at protest for a free Tibet Aug 14, 2008
Beijing said eight foreigners ''conducting activities against Chinese law'' were stopped by police. (Students for a Free Tibet via Bloomberg News) By Jill Drew Washington Post / August 14, 2008. (Boston Globe)
China's press-ing concern Aug 14, 2008
"We hope that while you are reporting you could respect the Chinese laws and regulations, and Chinese law enforcement authorities, so as not to disrupt their duty," he told reporters. Xinjiang, a vast area that borders central Asia and is home to 8. (iAfrica.com)
Behind the scenes Aug 8, 2008
Under Chinese law, using the Internet to "harm national interests," "spread rumors" or "leak state secrets" is punishable by stiff prison terms ... That guide notes the regulations apply to "the coverage of the Beijing Olympic Games and the preparation as well as political, economic, social and cultural matters of China by foreign journalists, in conformity with Chinese laws and regulations.". (CNN -- World)
* Games fans told not to show flags Aug 7, 2008
Chou said that regulations clearly stated that any behavior intended to disrupt the order of the event or violated Chinese law would not be tolerated, and how Chinas public security office will define such behavior was unknown. The council could only ask the public to avoid rocking the boat, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Let the God Games Begin Aug 7, 2008
(Under Chinese law, the missioner's offense is tightly defined as proselytizing outside government-sanctioned venues that would never license them in the first place. In the case of Protestants, proselytizing typically takes place in house churches, though it can take place anywhere face-to-face contact can be established. (Slate)
'Foreign agitators' held following China attack Aug 6, 2008
Under Chinese law, suspects are not officially considered arrested until they have been charged with a crime, so it was unclear whether the 18 were among the 82 detained. On Tuesday, the streets in northwestern Kashgar were quiet, though four soldiers in uniform and helmets marched up the sidewalk on patrol, carrying short, black clubs. (MSNBC -- International)
The Price of Gas in China Aug 5, 2008
Although Chinese law mandates that cars get at least 35 miles per gallon fuel efficiency, a level the U.S. fleet won't reach until 2020, a large enough fleet of Chinese cars would forestall efforts to combat or eliminate the other environmental challenges posed by paved roads, and all that traffic. The U.S. may enjoy the world's most extensive highway system at present, but the Chinese are rapidly catching up from a few paved highways in the 1980s to 2. (Scientific American)
Who Will Be Watching You In Beijing? Aug 5, 2008
But security experts say that Chinese law has few protections for individual privacy and that a preexisting network of surveillance tools may be used to closely track visitors from around the world, including business leaders and government officials. Keeping Close Watch Among other tactics, authorities are expected to watch Beijing streets remotely with an estimated , deploy an estimated to report potentially illegal activity, and heighten the. (Forbes)
Tanks for the reminder that the Games are in town Aug 4, 2008
That means, of course, that athletes might face immediate arrest under Chinese law, but he didn't go into that. Of chief concern was maintaining the peace in the Olympic village, which will house 10,500 athletes from 205 nations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
China drops internet curbs Aug 2, 2008
"Some sites are blocked under Chinese law, but I do not have further information on which," he said. Reporters Without Borders has described China as an "enemy of the Internet." The watchdog says at least 50 people are being held in Chinese jails for online activities deemed inappropriate by authorities. (India Times, India)
China Lifts Some Internet Restrictions for Media at Beijing Olympic Games Aug 1, 2008
Beijing organizers said this week they had blocked Internet access that ``propagated information'' banned under Chinese law, even after pledging to give reporters unfettered access as part of their bid to secure the Games in 2001. They held talks over the issue with the IOC yesterday. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
China Olympic Censorship Deal `Betrays' Values of IOC, Rights Groups Say Jul 31, 2008
a spokesman for the Beijing Olympics organizing committee, said today that Internet access would be ``hindered'' for sites ``propagating information'' banned under Chinese law ... According to Chinese law, no one can use the Internet to spread information such as those related to Falun Gong or information that hurts China's interests,'' Weide told a news conference in Beijing. (Bloomberg -- UK)
* EDITORIAL: Chinas long row to hoe Jul 30, 2008
As the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee noted last week, Chinese law, and indeed the Constitution, guarantees the right to demonstrate peacefully. But it would seem that progressive Chinese X much like the Taiwanese 60 years ago X have a long and bitter fight ahead of them if they are ever to exercise that right without fearing retaliation from the government. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Anti-monopoly law is confusing Jul 28, 2008
Penalties of up to 500,000 yuan (US$73,000) X large for Chinese law X will be handed to companies that fail to follow merger rules or industry associations that behave like cartels. Most expect the new requirements to be handled by the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Industry and Commerce who currently oversee mergers, pricing and unfair competition respectively. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Beijing sets zones for public protest during Olympics Jul 24, 2008
BEIJING - Beijing will permit public protests inside three designated city parks during next month's Olympic Games, but demonstrators must first obtain permits from local police and also abide by Chinese laws that usually make it nearly impossible to legally picket over politically charged issues, the authorities announced yesterday ... Under Chinese law, citizens must apply to the local public security bureau five days in advance of a scheduled protest. (Boston Globe)
Beijing sets up protest zones for Games Jul 24, 2008
Beijing will permit public protests inside three designated city parks during next month's Olympic Games, but demonstrators must first obtain permits from the local police and also abide by Chinese laws that usually make it nearly impossible to legally picket over politically charged issues ... Under Chinese law, citizens must apply to the local public security bureau five days in advance of a scheduled protest. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
China 'to allow Olympic protests' Jul 24, 2008
Chinese law as Mr Wu made clear lets ordinary people stage demonstrations, but few protests take place that are not sanctioned by the government. To underline just how sensitive the issue is, the Chinese authorities seemed reluctant to publicise exactly where protests would be allowed. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Beijing to Set up Olympic Protest Zones in Parks Jul 23, 2008
Liu reiterated that Chinese law requires all demonstrations be approved by police in advance, but when asked by reporters he declined to say whether that applied to the protest zones. Special protest zones have been part of past Olympics, including the 2004 games in Athens. (Newsmax)
China to halt flights for Olympic launch Jul 20, 2008
Authorities said her outburst "broke Chinese law and hurt Chinese people's feelings," and vowed to be stricter on foreign performers. The notice on the Ministry of Culture's Web site on Thursday said should strengthen rules about foreign performers, including checks on their backgrounds. (CNN -- International)
China ban for 'threatening' stars Jul 18, 2008
China's culture ministry said after the outburst that it "broke Chinese law and hurt Chinese people's feelings". And it pledged to "further tighten controls". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Quality problems and a weak power grid hamper China's wind power efforts Jul 17, 2008
Though Chinese law requires the two state-owned power grid operators to provide connections and buy up all renewable energy, they have been slow, especially as wind farms are often remote and wind power generation fluctuates, depending on the weather. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Tilting at China's red windmills Jul 16, 2008
The arrest was illegal; according to Chinese law, any suspected libel of a person or an institution must be dealt with by a civil lawsuit brought to a court by the party which claims to be the victim. In other words, there is no role for the police. (Asia Times Online)
Many vacant hotel rooms remain ahead of Olympics Jul 16, 2008
Chinese authorities have made some arrangements on issuing visas to foreigners, which is in accordance with the practice of past games and Chinese law, Sun said. The aim of the visa policy is to guarantee the safety of participants in the Olympics. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bullivant Houser Bailey PC Jul 15, 2008
Portland law firm aligns with Chinese law firm - Portland Business Journal ... Portland law firm aligns with Chinese law firm. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Some Australians packing Tibet protest kits for trip Jul 15, 2008
There is a Chinese law which says you cannot take that kind of material into the country, Tancred said. And it is also a breach of IOC Rule 51, which says there can be no religious, political or racial demonstrations during the Games. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Danone dealt setback in battle with Wahaha Jul 15, 2008
Zong has argued that the 1996 agreement giving Danone control of the Wahaha brand violated Chinese law and that rights to the trademark remain with his company ... Zong has argued that the 1996 agreement giving Danone control of the Wahaha brand violated Chinese law and that rights to the trademark remain with his company. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Sociological analysis shows emergence of 'rights revolution' in China Jul 14, 2008
This activism focuses on specific rights prescribed by Chinese law, such as labor, property and rural land rights. According to Lee, growing unrest over social injustice, as well as wealth and power gaps in Chinese societydue to the country's rapid economic developmenthas led to three decades of market reform and legal proliferation by the central government in Beijing. (EurekAlert!)
"Human flesh search engine": an Internet lynching? Jul 5, 2008
"I just want them to be punished," she said, adding that according to Chinese law, such behavior, although immoral, invite no legal punishment. After the May 12 earthquake, a girl from a college in Chongqing municipality nicknamed Diebao said on the Internet that the earthquake was "interesting". (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese pumpkin farmer cultivates political reform Jul 2, 2008
His main weapon was Chinese law, the letter of which offers many guarantees that, in practice, are often set aside by party leaders. In a country where the party crushes any attempt at forming associations outside its control, Lu's goal of spreading the word on how to use lawbooks to oppose local leaders amounted to a relatively novel political challenge. (Christian Science Monitor)
Microsoft Not Under Investigation In China--Yet Jun 20, 2008
In an e-mail message, Microsoft spokeswoman Alice Li said: "We fully support China's efforts to establish an environment conducive to promoting fair competition and we believe we are in compliance with Chinese law. We also believe efforts such as the AML (anti-monopoly law) will better safeguard interests and benefits of consumers, encourage innovation and enhance economic development.". More On This Topic Companies. (Forbes -- Markets)
China denies MS investigation Jun 20, 2008
"We fully support China's efforts to establish an environment conducive to promoting fair competition and we believe we are in compliance with Chinese law," Microsoft said by e-mail. Add to. (InfoWorld)
China denies Microsoft monopoly reports Jun 20, 2008
A Microsoft spokesman, Ranfeng Chen, said the company supports efforts to establish an environment conducive to promoting fair competition and said Microsoft is in compliance with Chinese law. We also believe efforts such as the anti-monopoly law will better safeguard interests and benefits of consumers, encourage innovation and enhance economic development, he said. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Vice FM: Chunxiao oil field's sovereign rights belong to China Jun 20, 2008
The development of Chunxiao oil and gas field must be conducted in accordance with the Chinese law, Wu said, adding this is the biggest difference from joint development. "This indicates that the sovereign rights of Chunxiao oil and gas field belong to China," Wu noted. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lure of a better life tempts Chinese off the land Jun 17, 2008
Registered officially as a farmer, Chen is entitled under Chinese law to a small plot of land. But he now works as a technician providing support to small local knitting factories. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Goldminer pulls plug on pursuit of summer Jun 7, 2008
The Hulunbuir wetlands are protected under Chinese law and also under a trilateral wetlands treaty between Russia, Mongolia and China. It is listed as a "wetland of international importance" under the Ramsar convention and UNESCO classifies it as a "man and biosphere reserve". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
China warning to Olympic visitors Jun 4, 2008
The organisers' detailed do's and don't's document is entitled: "A guide to Chinese law for Foreigners coming to, leaving or staying in China during the Olympics.". It advises visitors of the need for official permission to stage a protest, and warns that sleeping outdoors is forbidden "to maintain public hygiene". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Global Lawyer: Arguing the World Jun 3, 2008
Among them, they also have experience working at the in Geneva, the in London and a Chinese law firm in Shanghai. In the quarter-finals, Case Western had a formidable opponent in the -- the most successful school in Jessup history, with four grand trophies in its cupboard and an 82. (Law.com)
Minnesota Town Vanishes From Google Street Images Jun 3, 2008
Though Google declined to confirm or deny this report, it's likely that Google will have no choice but to alter its Chinese maps if required to do so by Chinese law. China last year passed a law that restricted mapping and surveying by foreigners in order to protect national security. (InformationWeek)
St. Mary's names Cantu the new law school dean May 15, 2008
In the past year, Cantu has helped raise more than $4 million for the law school, establish three new law alumni chapters in McAllen, Austin and El Paso and is in the process of forming a relationship with a law school in China and internship program with a Chinese law firm. That program will start in the fall of 2009. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Rio Tinto: BHP and China at odds over Chinese antitrust requirements, sources say May 14, 2008
He argued that although the new Chinese law may have the ability to act retrospectively, Chinese regulators would find it difficult to argue a basis for jurisdiction. The source explained that although BHP and Rio Tinto both export products to China, neither has any production there. (FT.com -- Markets)
Supreme Court declines to hear asylum case involving forced abortion May 13, 2008
Immigration judges and a federal appeals court had earlier rejected Yi Qiang Yang's application for asylum, saying that he did not qualify since he and his wife were not officially married under Chinese law. Lawyers for Mr. Yang countered that he and his wife participated in a traditional Chinese marriage ceremony when he was 21 and she was 17. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Evangelist Graham in China for meetings May 9, 2008
While some Christian groups have said they plan to proselytize during the August games, Graham said he was against that because Chinese law does not permit such actions. "I would not support any illegal activity at all," Graham said. (The Daily Reflector)
Premier Wen urges law students to be fair-minded, patriotic May 5, 2008
BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao urged Chinese law students to be fair-minded and patriotic in future law enforcement here on Sunday. A law student should develop a high degree of sense of responsibility for the country, the society and the people. (Xinhuanet, China)
Amicus Capital Corp. Announces Its Acquisition of a China-Based Manufacturer and Retailer of Nutritional Supplements and Personal Care Products as Its Qualifying Transaction May 2, 2008
Polo Biology has transferred certain of its assets to Polo JV and the economic benefit of certain of its assets has been made available to Polo JV under contractual arrangements until they can be transferred to Polo JV in accordance with Chinese law ... In addition, Polo Biology has made available to Polo JV under contractual arrangements the economic benefit of certain of its assets until they can be transferred to Polo JV in accordance with Chinese law. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
* Hu Jia blocked from appealing sentence, lawyer says Apr 18, 2008
Hu, a prominent human rights activist, was sentenced on April 3 to three years and six months in jail on charges of inciting subversion and under Chinese law had 10 days from that date to challenge the verdict. But he has been held incommunicado and barred from consulting with his legal team to discuss an appeal, lawyer Li Fangping () said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Letters for Friday, April 18, 2008 Apr 18, 2008
Today, Chinese Law Journal recognizes the fact that the Hawaiian Kingdom still exists albeit under the U.S. belligerent occupation. Under Jewish law, that most countries accept as common law, a signature under duress is ineffectual, null and void. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
* Rights group urges China to educate refugee kids Apr 14, 2008
Schools demand such documents even though Chinese law stipulates that all children shall receive nine years of compulsory and free education regardless of sex, nationality or race, it said. China must immediately stop such practices and allow access to education for all children, without preconditions, Elaine Pearson, the groups Asia deputy director, said in the report. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Head of IOC says Olympics in 'crisis' over torch relay protests, criticism of China Apr 12, 2008
Rogge insisted that a number of important points have been met on human rights, including a new Chinese law enacted in 2007 that removed many restrictions on foreign journalists. But he said the law had not been fully implemented and he was urging Chinese officials to do so as soon as possible. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bogus Military Vehicles And Plates Seized Apr 12, 2008
According to Chinese law, those caught driving an imitation vehicle could face criminal charges and a fine of up to 2,000 yuan. Counterfeiters themselves could be jailed for up to three years. (Sky News)
Olympics Chief: Games Facing A "Crisis" Apr 11, 2008
" When Beijing was seeking the games, Rogge noted, Chinese officials said the Olympics would help advance social change, including human rights. He called that a "moral engagement" and stressed there was no "contractual promise whatsoever" on human rights in the official host city contract. "I would definitely ask China to respect this moral engagement," Rogge said, in one of his most pointed comments on the subject. Rogge reported having "very frank and open discussions" with Chinese Premier... (CBS News)
TYC is pure terrorist organization Apr 11, 2008
In a meeting of its "central executive committee" in Dharamsala, India, the TYC approved a decision to "found a guerrilla movement as soon as possible to secretly enter China and carry out armed struggles. The organization also made preliminary plans to prepare personnel, funding and arms to steal into China through the China-Nepal border. Some ringleaders even claimed that they could sacrifice at least 100 Tibetans to achieve a "thorough victory". It's not strange for a terrorist organization... (Xinhuanet, China)
China's Great Migration Apr 11, 2008
Even Chinese law enforcement has tended to tolerate the snakehead trade. I meet with a Fujianese cop who works the snakehead beat, and he tells me that in recent years he and his colleagues have made some arrests, but this type of crime has never been a huge priority. (Slate)
Tibetan leaders struggle to speak for split populace Apr 9, 2008
Here in Dharamsala, where the CTA's collection of weather-worn buildings clings to a pine-studded spur of the Himalayas, autopsy photos of dead Tibetans stretch above narrow, potholed streets like gruesome prayer flags commemorating those allegedly killed by Chinese law enforcement. For its part, the Chinese government has dismissed as "totally fake" a list of 40 victims released by the government-in-exile two weeks ago. (Christian Science Monitor)
China Faces The Music Apr 8, 2008
The maximum statutory compensation under Chinese law is 500,000 yuan ($71,000) per track. The record companies allege that there have been copyright infringements on more than a quarter of a million tracks. (Forbes -- Markets)
Chinese dissentFive articles, two interviews - three years in jail Apr 4, 2008
Under Chinese law, they have 10 days to make up their minds. A little later, Hu Jia's wife, Zeng Jinyan, also emerged from the court after attending the hearing with other family members. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
China may pose hurdle to Microsoft's bid for Yahoo Mar 29, 2008
Executives at Microsoft and Yahoo declined to comment on the possible effect of the new Chinese law. In rejecting Microsoft's takeover bid in January, Yahoo's chief executive, Jerry Yang, said in a letter to employees that the offer substantially undervalued the company, in part because of the significant growth potential of the Alibaba business in China. (International Herald Tribune)
