1. Online Hurdle.
- Author
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Tan Wei
- Subjects
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ELECTRONIC commerce policy , *BUSINESS licenses , *TRADE regulation - Abstract
The article assesses the consumer-to-consumer (C2C) electronic commerce in China and the impact of new regulation requiring online sellers to obtain business licenses on this economic activity. The regulation, which was issued by the Beijing Administration for Industry and Commerce, exempts individuals who own online non-profit enterprises. Statements from selected C2C shop owners about this issue are considered.
- Published
- 2008