The Ministry of Justice
Announcement of the Ministry of Justice of PRC
[2004] No. 36
September 27, 2004
In accordance with the Measure for the Administration of the Representative Offices in China of the Foreign Law Firms (Order No. 338
of the State Council), the following 114 representative offices in China of foreign law firms, as qualified in the annual examination,
are approved to undertake legal practice within the territory of China to provide overseas legal services. The announcement is hereby
given as follows:
I.
Beijing Office
1.
MALLESONSSTEPHENJAQUESBEIJINGOFFICE(AUSTRALIA)
Previous approval date: September 6, 1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wei Zi 2002 No.1-0008
Re-verified date: April 10, 2002
Chief Representative: JenniferLeeShoy
Address: Suite 12, 5/F, Tower E1, Oriental Plaza, No. 1 East Chang An Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Post Code: 100738
Telephone: (010) 85186680
Fax: (010)85186678
Website: www.mallesons.com
E-mail: beimallesons.com
2.
LINTANG&;CO.LAWYERSBEIJINGOFFICE(AUSTRALIA)
Approval date: November 3, 2003
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wei Zi 2003 No.1-0015
Chief Representative: LinTang
Address: Room 203, South building, International Club, No. 21 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chao Yang District, Beijing
Post Code: 10020
Telephone: (010) 85325000
Fax: (010)85324288
E-mail:lintangbigpond.com.aus
3.
BEITENBURKARDTBEIJINGOFFICE(GERMANY)
Previous approval date: March 16, 1995
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0017
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: BjoernEtgen
Address: Suite 3130, 31/F, South Office Tower, Beijing Kerry Center, No. 1 Guanghua Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Post Code: 100020
Telephone: (010) 85298110
Fax: (010)85298123
Website:www.bblaw.de
E-mail: bblaw-beijingbblaw.de
4.
DR.HEINZSCHAEFER&;PARTNERIN-TERNATIONALLAWYERSBEIJINGOFFICE(GERMANY)
Previous approval date: July 23, 2001
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0041
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: BjoernEtgen
Address: Room 1110, Tower 2, Beijing Landmark Towers, No. 8 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010) 65907100
Fax: (010)64976672
5.
ADAMASBEIJINGOFFICE(FRANCE)
Previous approval date: October 20, 1992
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0002
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: FrankDesevedavy
Address: Shenku Yard, Ritan Park, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100020
Telephone: (010) 85612431,85612432
Fax: (010)85612433
Website: www.adamas.com.cn
E-mail:beijingadamas.com.cn
6.
GIDELOYRETTENOU ELBEIJINGOF-FICE(FRANCE)
Previous approval date: March 20, 1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0007
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: YanLan
Address: Room 3301, Jingguang Center, Hujialou, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100020
Telephone: (010)65974511
Fax: (010)65974551
Website: www.gide.com
E-mail:glnpekinpublic3.bta.net.cn
7.
DSLAWFIRMBEIJINGOFFICE(FRANCE)
Previous approval date: March 12, 1999
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0035
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: OlivierLefebure
Address: Room 1106A, Union Plaza, No. 20 Chaoyangmen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100020
Telephone: (010)65885758,65885759,65885760
Fax: (010)65880427
8.
VOVAN&;ASSOCIESBEIJINGOFFICE(FRANCE)
Previous approval date: March 12, 1999
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0036
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: PaulRanjard
Address: Shenku Yard, Ritan Park, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100020
Telephone: (010)85626284
Fax: (010)85617840
Website: www.vovan.associes.com
E-mail:vovan.pekinvovan-associes.com
9.
DAVIESWARDPHILLIPS&;VINEBERGLLPBEIJINGOFFICE(CANADA)
Previous approval date: March 16, 1995
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0016
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: CaniceChan
Address: Suite 1612, Building 1, Hengji Center, No. 18 Jianguomen Nei Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Post Code: 100005
Telephone: (010) 65186201,65186202,65186203,65186204
Fax: (010)65186205,65186206
Website: www.dwpv.com
E-mail:beijinginfodwpv.com
10.
BLAKE,CASSELS&;GRAYDONLLPBEIJINGOFFICE(CANADA)
Previous approval date: February 20, 1998
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0026
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: RobertKwauk
Address: Room A-1, 21/F, Hanwei Plaza, No. 7 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65611515
Fax: (010)65610667
Website: www.blakes.com
E-mail:beijingblakes.com.cn
11.
BAKER&;MCKENZIEBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: April 27, 1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0001
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: BingHo
Address: Room 3401, Building 2, China World Trade Center, Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65050591
Fax: (010)65052309
12.
COUDERTBROTHERSLLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: October 20, 1992
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0005
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: JingZhouTao
Address: Room 2701, Jingguang Center, Hujialou, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100020
Telephone: (010)65973851
Fax: (010)65978856
Website: www.coudert.com
E-mail:zhaolcoudert.com
13.
SQUIRESANDERS&;DEMPSEYLLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: April 15, 1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0006
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: James M.Zimmerman
Address: Suite 2501, 15/F North Tower, Beijing Kerry Center, No. 1 Guanghua Road, ChaoYang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100020
Telephone: (010)85296998
Fax: (010)85298088
Website: www.ssd.com
14.
PAUL,WEISS,RIFKIND,WHARTON&;GARRISONLLP,BEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: September 6,1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0009
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: Nicholas C.Howson
Address: Suite 1205, Tower E3, Oriental Plaza, No.1 East Chang An Avenue, Dong Cheng District, Beijing
Post Code: 100738
Telephone: (010)85182766
Fax: (010)85182760,85182761
Website: www.paulweiss.com
15.
SHEARMAN&;STERLINGBEIJINGOF-FICE(USA)
Previous approval date: September 6,1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-00011
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: LeeEdwards
Address: Suite 2318, China World Tower 2, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65053399
Fax: (010)65051818
Website: www.shearman.com
16.
SKADDEN,ARPS,SLATE,MEAGHER&;FLOMLLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: March 16, 1995
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0014
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: JohLChristianson
Address: Suites 01-05, 4/F East Wing Office, China World Trade Center, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65055511
Fax: (010)65055522
Website: www.skadden.com
17.
CHA&;CHALLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: March 16, 1995
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0015
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: EugeneC.Cha
Address: Suite 2508, Beijing Capital Mansion, No.6 Xin Yuan Nan Road, ChaoYang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)84862866
Fax: (010)84862588
Website: www.chaandcha.com
18.
HOGAN&;HARTSONBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: June 26, 1996
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0024
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: JunWei
Address: Suite C, 29/F, China Merchants Tower, No.118 Jianguo Road, Chao Yang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100022
Telephone: (010)65669088
Fax: (010)65669096
Website: www.hhlaw.com
19.
MORRISON&;FOERSTERLLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: February 20, 1998
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0030
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: StevenL.Toronto
Address: Suite 3408, China World Tower 2, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65059090
Fax: (010)65059091
Website: www.mofo.com
20.
LEBOUF,LAMB,GREENE&;MACRAEBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: March 12, 1999
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0031
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: IngridW.ZhuClark
Address: Suite 1908, China World Tower 2, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65059228
Fax: (010)65059235
Website: www.llgm.com
21.
SULLIVAN&;CROMWELLLLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: March 12, 1999
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0032
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: WilliamChua
Address: Suite 501, China World Tower 2, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65056120
Fax: (010)65056136
Website: www.sullcrom.com
22.
VINSON&;ELKINSLLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: March 12, 1999
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0033
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: PaulC.Deemer
Address: 20/F Silver Tower, No.2 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100027
Telephone: (010)64106300
Fax: (010)64106360
Website: www.velaw.com
E-mail:beijingofficevelaw.com
23.
PERKINSCOIELLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: March 28, 2001
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0040
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: JonS.Eichelberger
Address: Suite 1018, China World Tower 2, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65056399
Fax: (010)65056390
Website: www.perkinscoie.com
E-mail:mmyangperkinscoie.com
24.
SIDLEYAUSTINBROWN&;WOODLLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: February 26, 1996
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.2-0002
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: DingHaiHua
Address: Room 3527, China World Tower 2, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65055359
Fax: (010)65055360
Website: www.sidley.com
E-mail:mxuesidley.com
25.
O’MELVENY&;MYERSLLP,BEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Approval date: December 25, 2002
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.2-0005
Chief Representative: PatrickM.Norton
Address: Suite 3120, China World Tower 1, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65050920
Fax: (010)65050921
Website: www.omm.com
26.
FREDERICKW.HONGBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Approval date: December 25, 2002
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.2-0007
Chief Representative: KatherineY.Chang
Address: Suite 813, Tower W1, Oriental Plaza, The Towers, No.1 Dong Chang An Avenue, Beijing
Post Code: 100738
Telephone: (010)85182640
Fax: (010)85182565
Website: https://fwhonglaw.com
E-mail:E-mail:beijingfwhonglaw.com
27.
PAUL,HASTINGSJANOFSKY&;WALKERLLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Chief Representative: DavidArlenLivdahl
Previous approval date: June 20, 1998
Re-verified date: August 15, 2002
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Fa Zheng Wai Zi 2003 No.1-0003
Address: Room 2406, 24/ F, China World Tower 2, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65053383,65053441,65542740
Fax: (010)65053459
Website: www.paulhastings.com
E-mail:deliafengpaulhastings.com
28.
BAKER&;DANIELSBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Approval date: November 3, 2003
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Fa Zheng Wai Zi 2003 No.2-0004
Chief Representative: EdwardL.Williams
Address: Room 1919, Building 2, China World Trade Center, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65057733
Fax: (010)65058730
Website: www.bakerdaniels.com
E-mail:pchenbakerd.com
29.
HELLEREHRMANWHITE&;MCAULIFFELLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Approval date: December 2003
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Fa Zheng Wai Zi 2003 No.1-0016
Chief Representative: SimonChiMingLuk
Address: Room 1401, 14/F, China World Tower 2, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)58669738
Fax: (010)58669739
30.
PARAGONP.CBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: September 6,1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0013
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: DonaldParagon
Address: Room 1508, Building A, Xinzhong Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Post Code: 100027
Telephone: (010)84473112
Fax: (010)84473113
Website: www.paragonlawyers.com
E-mail:panlushia-l.net.cn
31.
JONESDAYBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Approval date: December25, 2002
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.2-0006
Chief Representative: JohnsonTan
Address: Room 3201, China World Tower, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)58661111
Fax: (010)58661122
Website: www.Jonesday.com
32.
WHITE&;CASELLPBEIJINGOFFICE(USA)
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Fa Zheng Wai Zi 2004 No.2-0005
Chief Representative: JohnsonTan
Address: Room 902, Beijing International Club Office Tower, No.21 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65057733
Fax: (010)65058730
E-mail: lxuewhitecase.com
33.
COLINNG&;PARTNERSBEIJINGOFFICE(SINGAPORE)
Previous approval date: June 8, 2000
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0037
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: NgTeckSimColin
Address: Suite 21-03, The Exchange Beijing, No. 118(Yi) Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100022
Telephone: (010)65675115
Fax: (010)65675775
Website: www.Cnplaw.com
E-mail:ylicnplaw.com
34.
WENGENVIELIBELSERBEIJINGOF-FICE(SWITZERLAND)
Previous approval date: June 8, 2000
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0038
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: PaulThaler
Address: Room 722, Golden Land Building, No.32 Liang Ma Qiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100016
Telephone: (010)64687331
Fax: (010)64603132
Website: www.wenfei.com
E-mail:mailwenfei.Com
35.
BIRINDELLIEASSOCIATIBEIJINGOF-FICE(ITALY)
Previous approval date: June 26,1996
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0025
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: LucaBirindelli
Address: Beijing Kerry Center South Tower, 31/F, No.1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100020
Telephone: (010)85298111
Fax: (010)85298112
Website: www.bea-law.com
E-mail:infobea-law.Com
36.
DUARTEGARCIACASELLIGUIMARAESETERRAADVOGADOSBEIJINGOFFICE(BRAZIL)
Approval date: November 5, 2003
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Fa Zheng Wai Zi 2003 No.1-0014
Chief Representative: LuizArthurCaselliGuimaraes
Address: Room 11-0113, Gateway Building, No.10 Yabao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100020
Telephone: (010)85626081
Fax: (010)85626082
37.
SOMATATSUOLAWOFFICEBEIJINGOFFICE(JAPAN)
Previous approval date: May 4, 1995
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0018
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: SomaTatsuo
Address: Suite 3215, Building C, Beijing Hotel, No. 33 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65266648
Fax: (010)65266648
38.
ASAHIKOMALAWOFFICES,BEIJINGOFFICE(JAPAN)
Previous approval date: June 26, 1996
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Fa Zheng Wai Zi 2003 No.1-0013
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: ShingoHisata
Address: Suite 1504, Office Tower 3, Henderson Centre, Beijing 18 Jianguomen Nei Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Post Code: 100005
Telephone: (010)65183858,65183859,65187578,65187579
Fax: (010)65183579
39.
ANDERSONMORIBEIJINGOFFICE(JAPAN)
Previous approval date: February 20, 1998
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0027
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: MoriwakiAkira
Address: Room 709, Beijing Fortune Building, No.5 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65909060,65909061,65909064
Fax: (010)65909062
Website: www.andersonmori.com
40.
MORIHAMADA&;MATSUMOTOBEIJINGOFFICE(JAPAN)
Previous approval date: February 20, 1998
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Fa Zheng Wai Zi 2003 No.1-0004
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: ShigehikoIshimoto
Address: Room 813, Beijing Fortune Building, No.5 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65909291,65909292,65909293
Fax: (010)65909290
Website: www.mhmjapan.com
E-mail:morisogo95777.com
41.
ITOGA-SOGALAWOFFICEBEIJINGOFFICE(JAPAN)
Previous approval date: June 8, 2000
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Fa Zheng Wai Zi 2003 No.1-0012
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: AkazawaYoshifum
Address: Room 2001, Beijing Fortune Building, No.5 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65908584
Fax: (010)65908583
42.
DENTONWILDESAPTEBEIJINGOF-FICE(UK)
Previous approval date: October 20, 1992
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0003
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative:
Address: Room 12, 5/F Tower E1, Oriental Plaza, No.1 East Chang An Avenue, Dong Cheng District, Beijing
Post Code: 100738
Telephone: (010)85186680
Fax: (010)85186678
Website: www.dentonwildesapte.com
43.
LOVELLSBEIJINGOFFICE(UK)
Previous approval date: October 20, 1992
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0004
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: RobertLewis
Address: 2/F, Office Tower C2, Oriental Plaza, No.1 East Chang An Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Post Code: 100738
Telephone: (010)85184000
Fax: (010)85181656
44.
ALLEN&;OVERYBEIJINGOFFICE(UK)
Previous approval date: September 6, 1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0010
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: YongfuLi
Address: Suite 522, China World Tower 2, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100005
Telephone: (010)65058800
Fax: (010)65056677
Website: www.allenovery.com
E-mail:yongfu.liallenovery.com
45.
FRESHFIELDSBRUCKHAUSDERINGERBEIJINGOFFICE(UK)
Previous approval date: June 26, 1996
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0020
Re-verified date: June 20, 2002
Chief Representative: DouglasC.Markel
Address: Suite 3705, China World Tower 2, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65053448
Fax: (010)65057783
Website: www.freshfields.com
46.
HERBERTSMITHBEIJINGOFFICE(UK)
Previous approval date: March 12, 1999
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0034
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: MichaelFosh
Address: Suite 1410-15, China World Tower 1, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65056512
Fax: (010)65056516
Website: www.herbertsmith.com
47.
LINKLATERSBEIJINGOFFICE(UK)
Previous approval date: March 28, 2001
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.2-0003
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: LamChorLaiCelia
Address: Suite 29, 25/F China World Tower 1, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65058590
Fax: (010)65058582
Website: www.linklaters.com
48.
NORTONROSEBEIJINGIOFFICE(UK)
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0088
Chief Representative: Jean-MarcDeschandol
Address: Office C-801, Lufthansa Center, No. 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100016
Telephone: (010)8448
Fax: (010)84486220
Website: www.nortonrose.com
E-mail:bingxin.linortonrose.com
49.
CLIFFORDCHANCELLPBEIJINGOF-FICE(UK)
Previous approval date: September 6, 1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.2-0001
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: CarmenKan
Address: Room 3326, China World Tower 1, No.1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100004
Telephone: (010)65059018
Fax: (010)65059028
Website: www.cliffordchance.com
50.
CMSCAMERONMCKENNABEIJINGOFFICE(UK)
Previous approval date: September 6, 1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0012
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: TimothyWayneIngham
Address: Unit 89, Room 601, 6/F Office Tower W3, Oriental Plaza No.1, East Chang An Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Post Code: 100738
Telephone: (010)85182535
Fax: (010)85181820
51.
RICHARDSBUTLERBEIJINGOFFICE(UK)
Previous approval date: June 26, 1996
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0021
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: MeliaJohnAnthony
Address: Room 703B, HuaPu International Plaza, No.19 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Post Code: 100020
Telephone: (010)65802690,65802691
Fax: (010)65802701
E-mail:rbreadchina.com
II.
Shanghai Office
52.
CLIFFORDCHANCELLPSHANGHAIOFFICE(UK)
Previous approval date: March 20, 1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0043
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: StephenPioerHarder
Address: 40/F, Bund Center, No. 222 Yan An East Road, Shanghai
Post Code: 200002
Telephone: (021)63350086
Fax: (021)63350337
Website: www.cliffordchance.com
53.
STEPHENSONHARWOODSHANGHAIOFFICE(UK)
Previous approval date: September 6, 1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0044
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: RichardKimber
Address: 8/F, HSBC TOWER, No.101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Post Code: 200120
Telephone: (021)68410988
Fax: (021)68410525
Website: www.srtlaw.com
54.
DAVUSWRIGHTTREMAINELLPSHANGHAIOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: September 6, 1993
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0045
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: Ron.RongweiCai
Address: Suite 450, East Tower, Shanghai Center, No.1376 Nanjing Road West, Shanghai
Post Code: 200040
Telephone: (021)62798560
Fax: (021)62798547
Website: www.dwt.com
55.
SCHULZNOACKBARWINKELLAWFIRMSHANGHAIOFFICE(GERMANY)
Previous approval date: March 16, 1995
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0046
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: Joerg-MichaelScheil
Address: Room 2605, ShartexPlaza, No.88 Zunyi Road, Shanghai
Telephone: (021)62198370
Fax: (021)62196849
Website: www.snblaw.de
56.
OH-EBASHILAWOFFICESSHANGHAIOFFICE(JAPAN)
Previous approval date: March 16, 1995
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0047
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative:
Address: Suite 2308, Lippo Plaza, No.222 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai
Post Code: 200020
Telephone: : (021)63871885
Fax: : (021)63878446
57.
THIEFFRY&;ASSOCIESSHANGHAIOF-FICE(FRANCE)
Previous approval date: March 16, 1995
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0048
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: BrunoLefebure
Address: Suite 1407, China Merchants Tower, No. 161 Lujiazui East Road, Pudong, Shanghai
Post Code: 200120
Telephone: (021)68411388
Fax: (021)68411266
Website: www.thieffry.com
58.
ADAMASBEIJINGOFFICE(FRANCE)
Previous approval date: March 16, 1995
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0049
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: KwaiHuenWong
Address: 33/F, Plaza 66, No.1266 Nanjing Road West, Shanghai
Post Code: 200040
Telephone: (021)62490700
Fax: (021)62490706
Website: www.simmons-simmons.com
59.
ALLENSARTHURROBINSONSHANG-HAIOFFICE(AUSTRALIA)
Previous approval date: June 26, 1996
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0050
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: SeamusIanCornelius
Address: 13/F, HSBC Tower, No.101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong, Shanghai
Post Code: 200120
Telephone: (021)68412828
Fax: (021)68412829
Website: www.aar.com.au
60.
WESSINGSHANGHAIOFFICE(GERMANY)
Previous approval date: June 26, 1996
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0052
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: RalphVigoKoppitz
Address: Unit 1509, United Plaza, No.1468 Nanjing Road West, Shanghai
Post Code: 200040
Telephone: (021)62477247
Fax: (021)62477248
Website: www.taylorwessing.com
61.
O’MELVENY&;MYERSLLPSHANGHAIOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: June 26, 1996
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0053
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: LawrenceYee
Address: Kerry Centre, 20/F, No.1515 Nanjing Road West, Shanghai
Post Code: 200040
Telephone: (021)52985600
Fax: (021)52985500
Website: www.omm.com
62.
RODYK&;DAVIDSONSHANGHAIOFFICE(SINGAPORE)
Previous approval date: October 3, 1996
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0002
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: KohLiHiaJosephing
Address: Unit 2309, Ocean Towers, No. 550 Yan An East Road, Shanghai
Post Code: 200001
Telephone: (021)63229191
Fax: (021)63224550
Website: www.helenyeo.com
63.
YEO-LEONG&;PEHSHANGHAIOFFICE(SINGAPORE)
Previous approval date: February 27, 1997
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0056
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: AdrianPehNamChuan
Address: Suite 1106, No.172 Yuyuan Road, Shanghai
Post Code: 200086
Telephone: (021)62490412
Fax: (021)62495418
64.
BLAKEDAWSONWALDRONSHANG-HAIOFFICE(AUSTRALIA)
Previous approval date: February 20, 1998
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0057
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: PeterStapleton
Address: Suite 628, Shanghai Centre, No.1376 Nanjing Road West, Shanghai
Post Code: 200040
Telephone: (021)62798069
Fax: (021)62798109
Website: www.bdwchina.com
65.
HUNT&;HUNTLAWYERSSHANGHAIOFFICE(AUSTRALIA)
Previous approval date: February 20, 1998
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0058
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: MichaelWadley
Address: Room 129, NO.129 Yan An Xi Road, Shanghai
Post Code: 200040
Telephone: (021)62493543
Fax: (021)62493645
Website: www.hunthunt.com.au
66.
FRESHFIELDSBRUCKHAUSDERINGERSHANGHAIOFFICE(UK)
Previous approval date: February 20, 1998
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0059
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: Ge Fande
Address: 34/F, JinMao Tower, No.88 Century Boulevard, Pudong, Shanghai
Post Code: 200121
Telephone: (021)50491118
Fax: (021)38780099
67.
HAARMANN,HWMMELRATH&;PART-NERSHANGHAIOFFICE(GERMANY)
Previous approval date: February 20, 1998
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0002
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: Bernd-UweStucken
Address: Suite 2308, JinMao Tower, No.88 Century Boulevard, Pudong, Shanghai
Post Code: 200121
Telephone: (021)50498176
Fax: (021)50475122
68.
TMILAWOFFICESHANGHAIOFFICE(JAPAN)
Previous approval date: February 20, 1998
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0061
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: ￿β￿￿￿p>Address: 24/F, HSBC Tower, No.101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong, Shanghai
Post Code: 200120
Telephone: (021)68414466
Fax: (021)68410304
69.
LINKLATERS&;ALLIANCESHANGHAIOFFICE(UK)
Previous approval date: February 20, 1998
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0062
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: AndrewJohnGodwin
Address: 28/F, HSBC Tower, No.101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong, Shanghai
Post Code: 200120
Telephone: (021)68415858
Fax: (021)68415656
Website: www.linklaters.com
70.
KAYESCHOLERLLPSHANGHAIOF-FICE(USA)
Previous approval date: February 20, 1998
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0063
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: YingxiFu-Tomlinson
Address: Suites 1504-1506, CITIC Square, No.1168 Nanjing Road West, Shanghai
Post Code: 200041
Telephone: (021)52984266
Fax: (021)52984277
Website: www.kayescholer.com
71.
BRYANCAVELLPSHANGHAIOFFICE(USA)
Previous approval date: March 12, 1999
Registered Lawyer’s Certificate No.: Si Lv Zheng Wai Zi 2002 No.1-0064
Re-verified date: June 10, 2002
Chief Representative: JohnV.Lonsberg
Address: Suite 448, Shanghai Centre, No.1376 Nanjing Road West, Shanghai
Post Code: 200040
Telephone: (021)62798166
Fax: (021)62798165
72.
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the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, the Ministry of Commerce
Order of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China
No. 43
The “Interim Provisions on Operation Qualification Access for Movie Enterprises”, which were examined and adopted at the executive
meeting of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television on June 15, 2004 and by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s
Republic of China, are hereby promulgated and shall come into force as of November 10, 2004.
Director General of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, Xu Guangchun
Minister of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, Bo Xilai
October 10, 2004
Interim Provisions on Operation Qualification Access for Movie Enterprises
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1
The present Provisions are formulated according to the “Law of the People’s Republic of China on Chinese-foreign Equity Joint Ventures”,
“Law of the People’s Republic of China on Chinese-foreign Cooperative Joint Ventures” and the “Regulations on the Administration
of Movies” for the purpose of bringing public organizations into full play to accelerate the development of movie industry, cultivate
market principal parts, regulate market access, reinforce the overall strength and competitiveness of the movie industry, promote
the flourishing of socialist movie industry and satisfy the people’s demands in their spiritual and cultural lives.
Article 2
The present Provisions shall be applied to the administration of qualification access for companies, enterprises and other economic
organizations inside China to operate movie production, distribution, projection, import and export and for overseas companies, enterprises
and other economic organizations to participate in the operation of movie production and projection.
Article 3
The State shall apply a permit system to the operation qualifications for movie production, distribution, projection, import and export.
Article 4
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (hereinafter referred to as SARFT) shall be the national administrative department
for operation qualification access in the industry of movie production, distribution, projection, import and export.
Chapter II Movie Production
Article 5
The State permits companies, enterprises and other economic organizations inside China (excluding foreign-funded enterprises) to establish
movie production companies. The company, enterprise or other economic organization inside China that applies to establish a movie
production company shall file an application to the SARFT.
(1)
Where two or more companies, enterprises or other economic organizations inside China (excluding foreign-funded enterprises), which
have obtained the “Permit for Movie Production”, intend to jointly establish a movie production company, the conditions and procedures
for application are as follows:
1.
The registered capital of the movie production company shall be not less than 1 million Yuan; and
2.
The application letter, the contract, the articles of association, a photocopy of the business license of each party issued by the
administration for industry and commerce and the notice on pre-ratification of the company’s name shall be submitted.
(2)
The company, enterprise or other economic organization inside China (excluding foreign-funded enterprise) that has not obtained the
“Permit for Movie Production” must, when shooting the film for the first time, shall establish a movie and television culture company
which shall apply for the “Permit for Film Production (for Single Film)”. The conditions and procedures for obtaining the “Permit
for Film Production (for Single Film)” are as follows:
1.
All kinds of movie and television culture entities registered in the administrative departments for industry and commerce at the prefecture
(city) level or above are qualified for obtaining the “Permit for Film Production (for Single Film)”;
2.
An application letter, a photocopy of the business license issued by the administrative departments for industry and commerce, the
proof on the sources of funds used to produce the film, the literature play of the film to be produced (outline of the story) shall
be submitted in triplicate;
3.
The SARFT shall examine the production qualification and literature screenplay of the film under application (outline of the story)
within 20 working days. If they are examined to be qualified, a “Permit for Film Production (for Single Film)” shall be issued. The
applicant shall, with the approval document issued by SARFT, go to the local administrative department for industry and commerce
to go through the relevant procedures. However, if the SARFT does not grant the approval, it shall reply in written form to explain
the reasons thereof;
4.
The entity that has obtained the “Permit for Film Production (for Single Film)” shall have the right to produce a film for only once.
The producer may produce the film either independently or jointly with other production entities (including movie and television
culture entities); and
5.
The “Permit for Film Production (for Single Film)” shall be subject to a system that one application shall be made for each film concerned.
(3)
The qualifications and procedures for a company, enterprise or other economic organization inside China (excluding foreign-funded
enterprises), which has obtained the “Permit for Film Production (for Single Film)”, to apply to establish a movie production company
independently or jointly are as follows:
1.
It has invested to shoot two or more films in the form of “Permit for Film Production (for Single Film)”;
2.
Its registered capital shall be not less than 1 million Yuan;
3.
The application letter, its business license issued by the administrative department for industry and commerce (for joint establishment
of a movie production company, the contract, articles of association, a photocopy of each party’s business license issued by the
administrative department for industry and commerce shall be provided in addition) and the notice on pre-ratification of the company’s
name shall be submitted; and
4.
The “Permits for Film Production (for Single Film)” and the “Permit for Public Projection of Films”, by which it has invested to produce
two films, and other relevant documents shall be submitted.
(4)
For an applicant that meets the requirements in Items (1) and (3), the SARFT shall issue the “Permit for Movie Production” within
20 working days. The applicant shall, with the approval document issued by SARFT, go to the local administrative department for industry
and commerce to go through the relevant procedures, and shall report to the SARFT for archival purposes. However, if the SARFT does
not grant the approval, it shall reply in written form to explain the reasons thereof.
Article 6
The establishment of a movie production company (hereinafter referred to as joint venture company) of a company, enterprise or other
economic organization inside China (hereinafter referred to as the Chinese party) with an overseas company, enterprise or other economic
organization (hereinafter referred to as the foreign party) in the form of equity joint venture or cooperative joint venture is permitted.
To apply for establishing a joint venture company, the Chinese party shall file an application to the SARFT. The qualifications and
procedures for application are as follows:
(1)
The Chinese party has obtained the “Permit for Movie Production” or two “Permits for Film Production (for Single Film)”;
(2)
The registered capital of the joint venture company shall be not less than 5 million Yuan;
(3)
The proportion of foreign capital among the registered capital shall not exceed 49%;
(4)
In case an applicant meets the requirements in Items (1) through (3), the Chinese party shall submit to SARFT the application letter
for the project, the feasibility study report, the contract, the articles of association, the registration certificate (or identity
certificate) of each party of the joint venture, the credit standing proof, the notice on pre-ratification of the company’s name
and etc. The SARFT shall verify these documents according to law. If the applicant is examined to be qualified, the SARFT shall issue
the ratification document and the “Permit for Movie Production”
(5)
In case an applicant meets the requirements in Items (1) through (4), the Chinese party shall submit the approval document issued
by the SARFT and the documents listed in Item (4) of this Article to the Ministry of Commerce for approval. The Ministry of Commerce
shall lawfully make a decision on whether or not to approve the application. If the application is approved, the “Approval Certificate
for the Foreign-funded Enterprise” shall be issued to the applicant. However, if it is not approved, the Ministry of Commerce shall
reply in written form to explain the reasons thereof; and
(6)
The applicant shall, with the approval documents by SARFT and the Ministry of Commerce, go to the local administrative department
for industry and commerce to go through the relevant procedures.
Article 7
The movie production companies, which have obtained the “Permit for Movie Production” pursuant to Article 5 and Article 6 of the
present Provisions, shall enjoy rights and assume obligations equal to those of state-owned movie production entities according to
the “Regulations on the Administration of Movies”.
Article 8
Companies, enterprises or other economic organizations inside China (excluding foreign-funded enterprise) are permitted to establish
movie technology companies, to reconstruct basic facilities and technical equipments for movie production and projection. The qualifications
and procedures for application are as follows:
(1)
Its registered capital shall be not less than RMB 5 million Yuan;
(2)
The application letter, its business license issued by the administrative department for industry and commerce (for joint establishment
of a movie technology company, the contract, articles of association, a photocopy of each party’s business license shall be provided
in addition) and the notice on pre-ratification of the company’s name shall be submitted; and
(3)
In case an applicant meets the requirements in Items (1) and (2), it shall, with the approval document issued by SARFT, go to the
local administrative department for industry and commerce to go through the relevant procedures, and report to SARFT for archival
purposes. However, if SARFT does not grant the approval, it shall reply in written form to explain the reasons thereof.
Article 9
companies, enterprises or other economic organizations inside China (hereinafter referred to as the Chinese party) are permitted to
establish movie technology companies with overseas companies, enterprises or other economic organizations (hereinafter referred to
as the foreign party) in the form of equity joint venture or cooperative joint venture, and to reconstruct basic facilities and technical
equipments for movie production and projection. The qualifications and procedures for application are as follows:
(1)
The registered capital of the company shall be not less than 5 million Yuan;
(2)
The proportion of foreign capital among the registered capital shall not exceed 49%. And the shares may be held by foreign capital
in provinces and cities approved by the state;
(3)
In case an applicant meets the requirements in Items (1) and (2), the Chinese party shall submit to the SARFT the application letter
for the project, the feasibility study report, the contract, the articles of association, the registration certificate (or identity
certificate) of each party to the joint venture, the credit standing proof, the notice on pre-ratification of the company’s name
and etc. The SARFT shall verify such documents according to law. In case the applicant is examined to be qualified, the SARFT shall
issue the approval document.
(4)
In case an applicant meets the requirements in Items (1) through (3), the Chinese party shall submit the approval document issued
by SARFT and the documents listed in Item (3) of this Article to the Ministry of Commerce for approval. The Ministry of Commerce
shall make a decision on whether or not to approve the application according to law. In case the application is approved, the “Approval
Certificate for the Foreign-funded Enterprise” shall be issued to the applicant. However, if it is not approved, the Ministry of
Commerce shall reply in written form to explain the reasons thereof; and
(5)
The applicant shall, with the approval documents by SARFT and the Ministry of Commerce, go to the local administrative department
for industry and commerce to go through the relevant procedures.
Chapter III Movie Distribution and Projection
Article 10
Companies, enterprises and other economic organizations inside China (excluding foreign-funded enterprises) are encouraged to establish
companies exclusively operating the distribution of domestically produced films. The qualifications and procedures for application
are as follows:
(1)
The registered capital shall be not less than RMB 500,000 Yuan;
(2)
The applicant has been entrusted by a movie production entity to represent the distribution of two films or has been entrusted by
a TV play production entity to distribute two TV plays;
(3)
The application letter, a photocopy of the business license issued by the administrative department for industry and commerce, the
notice on pre-ratification of the company’s name, the proof on being entrusted to represent the distribution of films and TV plays
and etc. shall be submitted. And
(4)
In case the applicant meets the requirements in Items (1) through (3) and applies to SARFT for establishing a company exclusively
operating the distribution of domestically produced films, the SARFT shall, within 20 working days, issue the “Operation Permit for
Movie Distribution” which permits the distribution of domestically produced films throughout the country. In case the applicant applies
to the local movie administrative department at the provincial level for establishing a company exclusively operating the distribution
of domestically produced films, the local movie administrative department shall, within 20 working days, issue the “Operation Permit
for Movie Distribution” of the province (autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government) which permits
exclusive operation of domestically produced films in this province (a autonomous region, or a municipality directly under the Central
Government). The applicant shall, with the approval document issued by the movie administrative department, go to the local administrative
department for industry and commerce to go through the relevant procedures. However, if the approval is not granted, a written reply
explaining the reasons thereof shall be issued to the applicant.
Article 11
The SARFT shall, according to the relevant provisions on annual assessment of distribution and projection of domestically produced
films, make annual assessment on the companies which have obtained the “Operation Permit for Movie Distribution”.
Article 12
The circuit companies of cinemas are permitted to be integrated in either a close or a loose type. They are encouraged to be re-integrated
based on a trans-provincial cinema circuit and pursuant to the principle of administration on by one. It is not permitted to entirely
merge cinema circuits by administrative areas. The integration of cinema circuits shall be submitted to SARFT for approval.
The companies, enterprises and other economic organizations inside China (excluding foreign-funded enterprises) are encouraged to
invest in the existing cinema circuit companies or in establishing cinema circuit companies independently.
(1)
In the event of investment in an existing cinema circuit company in the form of participation with shares, the share participant must,
within three years, invest not less than 30 million Yuan to build up or rebuild cinemas in this cinema circuit. In the event of investment
in an existing cinema circuit company in share-control form, the share holder must, within three years, invest not less than 40 million
Yuan to build up or rebuild cinemas in the cinema circuit. In the event of independent establishment of a cinema circuit company
within the province or the whole nation, the establisher must, within three years, invest not less than 50 million Yuan to build
up or rebuild cinemas in the cinema circuit;
(2)
The establishment of a cinema circuit company within a province (a autonomous region, or a municipality directly under the Central
Government) shall be approved by the movie administrative department under the people’s government of the province, the autonomous
region, or the municipality directly under the Central Government within 20 working days and shall be reported to SARFT for archival
purposes. The establishment of a trans-provincial cinema circuit company shall be approved by SARFT within 20 working days. The applicant
shall, with the approval document issued by the movie administrative department, go to the local administrative department for industry
and commerce to go through the relevant procedures. However, if SARFT (or the aforesaid administrative department) does not grant
the approval, it shall reply in written form to explain the reasons thereof.
Article 13
The companies, enterprises and other economic organizations inside China (excluding foreign-funded enterprises) are encouraged to
establish movie distribution and projection cinema circuits for juveniles and children.
(1)
Where any applicant has concluded film supply agreements with not less than 20 high schools, elementary schools, juveniles’ palaces,
children’s activity centers, cinemas, theaters, auditoriums and etc, it may apply to the local movie administrative department at
the provincial level to establish a movie distribution and projection cinema circuit for juveniles and children within the province,
autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government;
(2)
Where any applicant has concluded film supply agreements with not less than 30 high schools, elementary schools, juveniles’ palaces,
children’s activities centers, cinemas, theaters, auditoriums and etc, it may apply to SARFT to establish a movie distribution and
projection cinema circuit for juveniles and children which covers the different provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities
directly under the Central Government;
(3)
The establishment of a cinema circuit company within the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government
shall be approved within 20 working days by the movie administration department under the local people’s government of the province,
autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government and shall be reported to SARFT for archival purposes. The
establishment of a trans-provincial film cinema circuit company shall be approved by SARFT within 20 working days. The applicant
shall, with the approval document issued by the movie administrative department, go to the local administrative department for industry
and commerce to go through the relevant procedures. However, if SARFT (or the involved movie administration department) does not
grant the approval, it shall reply in written form to explain the reasons thereof.
Article 14
The companies, enterprises, other economic organizations and individuals inside China are encouraged to, according to the “Regulations
on the Administration of Movies”, operate movie distribution and projection business in various forms in rural areas throughout the
country as well as movie projection business in urban communities and schools.
Article 15
The companies, enterprises, other economic organizations and individuals inside China are encouraged to investing in building up and
rebuilding cinemas. No matter who intends to operate movie projection business must apply to the local movie administrative department
at the county level or above for approval and go through the relevant procedures in the local administrative department for industry
and commerce.
The foreign-funded cinemas shall be administered according to the “Interim Provisions on the Administration of Foreign-funded Cinemas”.
Chapter IV Movie Import and Export
Article 16
The import of movies shall be exclusively operated by movie import enterprises that are approved by SARFT. The distribution of imported
movies nationwide shall be carried out by the distribution companies that are approved by SARFT and have the right to distribute
imported movies nationwide.
Article 17
The film production entities are encouraged to export in various channels domestically produced films for which the “Permit for Public
Projection of Films” has been obtained.
Chapter V Supplementary Provisions
Article 18
The “Permit for Movie Production” and “Operation Permit for Movie Distribution” issued by SARFT shall be subject to a system of inspection
every other year. The local movie administrative departments shall, in pursuance with their administrative powers, apply an annual
inspection system to the issued “Operation Permit for Movie Distribution” and “Operation Permit for Movie Projection”.
Article 19
The matters that are not covered by the present Provisions shall be handled according to the relevant provisions in the “Regulations
on the Administration of Movies”.
Article 20
The interpretation of the present Provisions shall remain with SARFT and the Ministry of Commerce.
Article 21
The present Provisions shall come into force as of November 10, 2004. The “Interim Provisions on the Access of Operation Qualifications
for Movie Production, Distribution and Projection” promulgated by SARFT (No. 20 of SARFT) and the “Detailed Rules for the Implementation
of the Qualification Certifying System for Obtaining the Permit for Film Production (for Single Film) (for Trial Implementation)”
(No. 1483 [2001] of SARFT) shall be abolished simultaneously.
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