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University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

East Asia Law Review

2008

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Media Disclosure Of Individual Privacy: A Proposed Framework For China, Jianyuan Yang Jan 2008

Media Disclosure Of Individual Privacy: A Proposed Framework For China, Jianyuan Yang

East Asia Law Review

This Article observes the methods of applying the rules about the protection of individual privacy against the media in the United States and the United Kingdom. By comparing these two approaches, potential solutions to problems relating to Chinese privacy law may emerge. This Article therefore attempts to build a practical framework for Chinese courts to utilize in handling relevant privacy cases. Though privacy law concerns a broad range of problems, this Article is limited to the invasion of privacy by media.


Occupational Accident Insurance For All Workers: The New Challenges For China, Robert Guthrie, Mariyam Zulfa Jan 2008

Occupational Accident Insurance For All Workers: The New Challenges For China, Robert Guthrie, Mariyam Zulfa

East Asia Law Review

Traditionally, benefits payable for occupational injury or disease in China were only available from State-run enterprises. Rural workers in China have until recently been excluded from workers' compensation schemes. In addition, China has experienced a steady increase in privatisation leading to a lack of accident coverage for workers, and also correlates with a growing number of occupational injuries and diseases. Beginning July 2004, China has legislated the expansion of the coverage of its occupational accident insurance to include all forms of enterprise. These regulations present considerable challenges to Chinese administration and businesses. This Article explores the details of the Rules …


The Influence Of Hong Kong Banking Law On Banking Reform In The Prc, Duncan Alford Jan 2008

The Influence Of Hong Kong Banking Law On Banking Reform In The Prc, Duncan Alford

East Asia Law Review

After the hand over of Hong Kong by the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), some commentators predicted that China would interfere with Hong Kong's economy and legal system despite the Basic Law's protections. This Article argues that in the area of financial supervision, particularly bank supervision, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has significantly influenced banking reform in the PRC. The PRC's implementation and development of bank supervisory standards that approach compliance with international financial standards has been significantly influenced by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA"), Hong Kong's central bank, through both informal and formal …