Distribution in China: The End of the Beginning

A new age is about to dawn for China's distribution sector.
Patrick Powers

Plus: Distribution and the WTO: Some Historical Context

Beyond Sinotrans: China's Distribution Infrastructure

China's woefully undeveloped distribution infrastructure shows signs of improvement.
Robert Gates

Plus: The Express Courier Market Shapes Up

A Sea Change

WTO entry will bring more trade to China's ports, pressuring them to modernize.
Iain McDaniels

Plus: A Closer Look at the Shanghai Port

Dry Packaged Goods: Overcoming Logistical Hurdles

How companies can gain control over each level of the distribution chain.
Ainsley Mann

Commentary

Starcon Corp. Finds Its Way
Sean Huang

Telecommunications
China's New Telecommunications Regulations and the WTO

Recent telecom regulations foreshadow China's WTO entry.
Jamie P. Horsley

Intellectual Property Rights
The Amended PRC Patent Law

The new patent law narrows the gap with WTO requirements.
Jiwen Chen

Tax
China's Next Round of Tax Reforms

The long struggle to overhaul China's tax system continues.
Matthew Mui

Infrastructure
China Modernizes Public Utilities

Rising demand for electricity, telephone service, water, and gas is forcing reform.
Junhao Wang and Ping Chen

WWW.China

APEC, TDA, and PRC statistics and weather

Letter from the President

NTR 2001: To Sing the Blues or Walk the Walk

Council Bulletin

Company Profile

Coca-Cola in China: Quenching the Thirst of a Billion
Drake Weisert

China Business / Classified

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