China's Media & Entertainment Law (Volume II) List of Legislation

Chapter I - TV Media

• Provisional Measures for the Inspection and Supervision of Administrative Licensing (2004)
• Provisional Measures for the Administration of the Examination and Approval of Radio and Television Sub-Stations (2004)
• Measures for the Administration of the Examination and Approval of the Establishment of Radio and Television Stations (2004)
• Legislative Procedures for Radio, Film and Television (2004)
• Measures for the Administration of Wireless Radio and Television Transmission Networks (2004)
• Regulations for the Administration of Radio and Television (1997)

Section 2 - Cable and Satellite

• Measures for the Administration of the Landing of Foreign Satellite Television Channels (2004)
• Measures for the Administration of Network Entry Certification of Radio and Television Facilities and Equipment (2004)
• Measures for the Administration of Radio and Television Program Transmission Services (2004)
• Provisional Measures for the Administration of Digital Cable Television Pay Channel Services (Trial) (2003)
• Measures for the Administration of the Security of Cable Radio and Television Transmission Coverage Networks (2002)
• Measures for the Administration of the Transmission of Radio and Television Programs via Satellite (1997)
• Detailed Implementing Provisions for the Rules for the Administration of Ground- Based Reception Equipment for Satellite Television Broadcasts (1994)
• Rules for the Administration of Cable Television (1994)
• Rules for the Administration of Ground-Based Reception Equipment for Satellite Television and Broadcasts (1993)
• Provisional Rules for the Administration of Television Programs from Cable Television Stations and Sub-Stations (1992)
• Measures for the Administration of the Reception by Ground-Based Satellite Reception Equipment of Television Programs Transmitted by Foreign Satellite (1990)

Section 3 - Content Censorship and Administration of Various Services

• Notice Concerning the Provisional Measures for the Filing and Public Announcement of Television Drama Productions (2006)
• Notice on the Provisional Rules for the Filing and Public Announcement of Domestic Television Animation Productions (2006)
• Notice on Strengthening the Administration of DV Films Broadcast by Film and Television Broadcast Entities and via the Internet or Other Information Networks (2004)
• Measures for the Administration of Television Video-on-Demand Services (2004)
• Measures for the Administration of the Transmission of Audiovisual Programs over the Internet and Other Information Networks (2004)
• Notice on Strengthening the Administration of the Broadcast of Translated Foreign Television Programs (2004)
• Notice on the Requirement for a Time-Delay before the Broadcast of Live Television and Radio Programs Involving Audience Participation (2004)
• Administrative Measures for the Production and Operation of Radio and Television Programs (2004)
• Rules for the Censorship of Television Dramas (2004)
• Rules for the Administration of Television Dramas (2000)
• Provisional Measures for the Supervision and Administration of the Transmission of Radio, Film and Television Programs via Information Networks (2000)
• Notice Regarding the Examination and Issuance of the Operating Permit for Radio and Television Program Production and the Television Drama Production Permit (1998)

Section 4 - Overseas and Foreign Matters

• Notice on Matters Concerning the Implementation of the Provisional Rules for the Administration of the Production of Radio and Television Programs by Sino-Foreign Equity and Cooperative Joint Ventures (2005)
• Administrative Rules for the Establishment of Radio and Television Administrative Offices by Overseas Entities in China (2004)
• Provisional Administrative Rules for the Qualification of Radio and Television Editors, Reporters, Announcers and Presenters (2004)
• Rules for the Administration of Sino-Foreign Co-Production of Television Dramas (2004)
• Rules for the Administration of the Import and Broadcasting of Foreign Television Programs (2004)
• Provisional Rules for the Administration of the Production of Radio and Television Programs by Sino-Foreign Equity and Cooperative Joint Ventures (2004)
• Provisional Rules for the Administration of the Lease and Purchase of Channels and Establishment of Stations Abroad (2002)

Chapter II - Film

• Further Supplementary Rules to the Provisional Rules for Foreign Investment in Cinemas (2006)
• Rules for the Filing of Screenplays (Synopses) and Administration of Films (2006)
• Supplementary Rules to the Provisional Rules for Foreign Investment in Cinemas (2005)
• Supplementary Rules to the Provisional Rules on the Entry Criteria for Operating Film Enterprises (2005)
• Notice Regarding the Issuance and Distribution of the Administrative Measures for the Distribution and Screening of Digital Films (Trial) (2005)
• Rules for the Administration of Sino-Foreign Film Co-Production (2004)
• Administrative Measures for the Examination and Approval of the Import and Export of Films for Development and Post-Production (2004)
• Provisional Rules on the Entry Criteria for Operating Film Enterprises (2004)
• Provisional Rules for Foreign Investment in Cinemas (2003)
• Provisional Rules for the Administration of Digital Films (2002)
• Provisional Measures on the Administration of Special Films (2002)
• Regulations for the Administration of Films (2001)

Chapter III - Audiovisual Products

• Measures for the Administration of Sino-Foreign Cooperative Audiovisual Product Distribution Enterprises (2004)
• Administrative Regulations for the Publication of Audiovisual Products (2004)
• Measures for the Administration of the Wholesale, Retail and Rental of Audiovisual Products (Revised) (2004)(2006 Promulgated Version available)
• Measures for the Administration of the Import of Audiovisual Products (2002)
• Regulations for the Administration of Audiovisual Products (2001)

Chapter IV - Print Media 

Section 1 - Publishing and Printing

• Decisions of the State Council on the Entry of Private Capital into the Culture Industry (2005)
• Regulations for the Administration of Periodical Publication (2005)
• Regulations for the Administration of Newspaper Publication (2005)
• Notice Regarding the Further Regulation of News Publishing Entities in Publication Joint Ventures and Capital Raising Conduct (2004)
• Rules for the Administration of the Publications Market (Revised) (2004)
• Provisional Rules for the Establishment of Foreign-Invested Printing Enterprises (2002)
• Provisional Rules for the Administration of Online Publishing (2002)
• Regulations for the Administration of Publishing (2001)
• Regulations for the Administration of the Printing Industry (2001)
• Measures for the Administration of Publication Barcodes (2000)
• Rules for the Administration of Electronic Publications (1997)
• Secrecy Rules in Respect of News Publishing (1992)

Section 2 - Intellectual Property

• Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court of Several Issues Regarding Applicable Laws for the Hearing of Copyright Disputes Involving Computer Networks (Revised) (2004)
• Implementing Rules for the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China (2002)
• Regulations for the Implementation of the Copyright Law of the People' s Republic of China (2002)
• Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Regarding the Applicable Laws for the Hearing of Civil Trademark Dispute Cases (2002)
• Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China (2nd Revision) (2001)
• Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China (Revised) (2001)

Chapter V - Advertising

• Notice Regarding the Prohibition on Publishing Antisocial Voice Services, Short Messages and other Telecommunication Information Service Advertisements (2005)
• Notice Regarding the Crackdown on False and Illegal Advertising (2005)
• Notice Regarding the Prohibition of Broadcasting False and Illegal Advertisements, Television "Floating Logo Advertisement" and Scrolling Subtitle Advertisements (2005)
• Measures for the Administration of Advertising Operating Permits (2004)
• Measures for the Administration of Printed Advertisements (2004)
• Detailed Implementing Rules for the Regulations on Advertising Administration (2004)
• Rules for the Administration of Foreign-Invested Advertising Enterprises (2004)
• Provisional Measures for the Administration of Radio and Television Advertising (2003)
• Reply Regarding Relevant Issues Concerning the Establishment of Advertising Companies by News Entities (1999)
• Urgent Notice Regarding the Strict Prohibition on Randomly Inserting and Excessively Broadcasting Television Advertisements (1999)
• Notice on Strengthening the Administration of Direct Television Sales Advertising (1998)
• Notice on Issues Relating to the Establishment of Branches of Foreign-Invested Advertising Enterprises (1995)
• Advertising Law of the People's Republic of China (Excerpts) (1994)
• Regulations for the Administration of Advertising (1987)

Chapter VI - Event Management

• Regulations for the Administration of Commercial Performances (2005)
• Detailed Implementing Rules for the Regulations for the Administration of Commercial Performances (2005)
• Regulations for the Administration of Foreign-Related Cultural and Artistic Performances and Exhibitions (Revised) (2004)
• Provisional Regulations on the Establishment of Foreign-Invested Conference and Exhibition Companies (2004)
• Administrative Rules for Radio, Film and Television Festivals (Exhibitions) and Program Exchanges (2004)
• Regulations Regarding Public Cultural and Sports Facilities (2003)
• Letter of Reply Concerning Fees for Use of Music Copyright (2003)
• Rules on the Report and Approval Procedures for Bids to Host International Sporting Events (2002)
• Provisional Measures for the Administration of International Science and Technology Exhibitions (2001)
• Notice Regarding the Strengthening of Administration over the Television Reporting and Broadcasting of Sports Competitions (2000)
• Measures for Nationwide Administration of Sports Competitions (Trial) (2000)
• Measures for the Security Administration of Mass Cultural and Sports Events (1999)
• Provisional Measures for the Administration of Holding Foreign-Related Economic and Technology Exhibitions in China (1998)
• Administrative Measures for Temporary Advertisements (Revised) (1998)
• Measures for the Administration of Trade Fairs (1998)
• Notice Regarding the Issue of Taxation on Artistic and Sports Performances Give by Overseas Troupes or Individuals in China (1994)
• Provisional Rules for the Administration of Capital and Items Obtained by way of Social Sponsorship or Sports Advertising by Individual Sports Associations and Affiliated Institutions of the State Sports Committee (1989)