China's Media & Entertainment Law 3rd Ed. (TransAsia 2010) [1]China's Media & Entertainment Law 3rd edition is the third in our series of seminal legal publications about the ever-evolving PRC media sector. The 3rd edition continues our comprehensive coverage of the sector and features in-depth analysis of a wide range of industries, including, television, film, audio-visual products & music, print, advertising, event management & entertainment, internet & new media, games and intellectual property. It also features all the key legislation in the original Chinese with an English translation.
This book provides English translations of key laws and regulations governing a few areas of the rapidly evolving media landscape in China. Compiled and organized jointly by two governing bodies of the PRC, and published by Law Press China, the comprehensive book features 45 pieces of up-to-date media legislation, including 31 administrative rules, 6 administrative regulations, and 8 laws and regulations directly related to the radio, film and television industries. Along with easy-to-understand English translations, the guide also includes the original Chinese versions of all the included legislation.
The PRC government personally chose TransAsia to assist in publication of this important work by contributing the English translations of the laws and regulations included within, as well as providing editorial support.
At this crucial juncture in the transformation of the media landscape, China’s Laws & Regulations on Radio, Film and Television is a perfect resource for anyone looking to understand how China is legislatively responding to changes in these complex industries.
China's Media & Entertainment Law, Vol. II (TransAsia 2006) [2]China's Media & Entertainment Law Vol. II is the authoritative legal publication on the dynamic PRC media sector. Volume II is a comprehensive update of its predecessor, with commentaries for six industry segments (television, film, publishing, audiovisual products, advertising, event management), and is accompanied by 103 pieces of legislation in English and Chinese. The commentaries include regulatory and sector analysis, legislative developments, and business strategies for foreign investors. Drafted by our team of media lawyers, and reviewed and endorsed by industry executives and Chinese government officials (including a Foreword written by the General Counsel of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television), this book is a must-have for any firm or individual with a professional or academic interest in the media and entertainment industry in China.
China's Media & Entertainment Law, Vol. I (TransAsia 2003) [3]China's Media & Entertainment Law Vol. I includes over 65 pieces of legislation presented in both the original Chinese and full English translations. These regulations are separated by sector (television, film, audiovisual products, publishing and advertising) and supplemented by English language commentaries on the associated industries. The first publication of its kind, this book's vital information provides a gateway into China's highly restricted media markets.
Cable TV in China (Financial Times Media & Telecom 1998)This Financial Times Management Report explains the complex Chinese cable television sector, and its regulatory development. In addition to presenting a number of case studies, Cable TV in China provides valuable insights into issues such as network growth, programming trends, and controls and legislation. The report concludes with strategies for the successful participation in China's cable television industry by foreign investors.
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