A comprehensive, structured, and up-to-date introduction to the law governing the dissemination of information in a computer-mediated world in China, Internet Law in China stresses the practical applications of the law that are encountered by all individuals and organizations in Chinese cyberspace, but always in the light of theoretical underpinnings. Among the overarching topics treated in the Chinese context are the following: intellectual property protection in cyberspace; privacy of communication and data privacy; electronic contract forming and electronic signature; personal, domestic and…mehr
A comprehensive, structured, and up-to-date introduction to the law governing the dissemination of information in a computer-mediated world in China, Internet Law in China stresses the practical applications of the law that are encountered by all individuals and organizations in Chinese cyberspace, but always in the light of theoretical underpinnings. Among the overarching topics treated in the Chinese context are the following: intellectual property protection in cyberspace; privacy of communication and data privacy; electronic contract forming and electronic signature; personal, domestic and international jurisdiction; and free expression in cyberspace. This book is particularly valuable to legal, business, and communication professionals, academics, and students concerned with the regulation of the Internet and related activities in China. It is the first book to focus solely on Chinese Internet law.
Dr. Guosong Shao is Professor & Dean of Journalism School, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics. He obtained a PhD in Communication and Information Sciences from the University of Alabama; his research interests include new media, media law and policy, media economics and management, and political communication. Shao has published more than 15 journal articles in these areas during the past three years. Prior to entering his doctoral studies, Dr. Shao worked as a communications/marketing specialist for a Fortune Global 500 company in New York City, USA.
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Dedication
List of cases
List of abbreviations
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the author
Chapter 1: The Chinese legal system
Abstract:
The sources of law
The court system
The legal procedure
Finding the law
Chapter 2: Regulating the Internet
Abstract:
Internet basics
Legal regulation
Administrative licensing
Other regulatory issues
Chapter 3: Internet speech
Abstract:
Freedom of speech
Risks to national security
Threats to social order
Damage to reputation
Chapter 4: Privacy interests
Abstract:
Introduction to privacy law
Invasion of privacy claims
Specific online privacy issues
Chapter 5: Proprietary interests
Abstract:
Copyright
Trademarks
Patents
Appendix: Constitution of the People's Republic of China