P/L/38. Masters Dissertation. China Laws: The E-Commerce and the WTO relating regulations

This thesis is about the E-commerce as an emerging issue in the product delivery chain. The research is made through the literature review with the use of previous works in this field and the case study in Chinas product supply market. The E-commerces functions and its aim to the end customer are discussed. The relevant WTO regulations, relating to the issue, in particular, the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) are highlighted. Next, the current status of E-Commerce development in China is examined and the effect of the WTO to E-commerce after Chinas entry into the WTO is analysed. The Chinese legislation for E-commerce is presented and some recommendations for the E-commerce regulations development in China are given. In final, the thesis concludes by stressing on the E-commerces topical interest within the modern business environment changes and the necessity of the WTOs regulations to adapt to the specific market trends and local legislations.