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Q&A Regarding China's " The E-commerce Law of the People's Republic of China"(1)
Q&A Regarding China's " The E-commerce Law of the People's Republic of China"(1)
| Q: |
What is the purpose of formulating the "E-commerce Law of the People's Republic of China"? |
| A: |
In order to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of all parties involved in e-commerce, standardize e-commerce practices, maintain market order, and promote the sustained and healthy development of e-commerce, the "E-commerce Law of the People's Republic of China" is formulated. |
| Q: |
When will the "E-commerce Law of the People's Republic of China" come into effect? |
| A: |
The E-commerce Law of the People's Republic of China came into effect on January 1, 2019. |
| Q: |
Where does the "E-commerce Law of the People's Republic of China" apply? |
| A: |
E-commerce activities within the territory of the People's Republic of China shall be governed by the E-commerce Law of the People's Republic of China. |
| Q: |
What does e-commerce refer to as defined in the E-commerce Law of the People's Republic of China? |
| A: |
The term "e-commerce" as used in the E-commerce Law of the People's Republic of China refers to business activities of selling goods or providing services through the Internet and other information networks. Where laws or administrative regulations provide for the sale of goods or the provision of services, such provisions shall apply. Financial products and services, as well as services providing news information, audio and video programs, publishing, and cultural products through information networks, are not subject to the E-commerce Law of the People's Republic of China. |
| Q: |
Which department is responsible for promoting the development of e-commerce, supervising and managing it, etc? |
| A: |
The relevant departments of The State Council are responsible for promoting and supervising the development of e-commerce in accordance with their respective duties. Local people's governments at or above the county level may, in light of the actual conditions of their respective administrative regions, determine the division of departmental responsibilities for e-commerce within their administrative regions. |

