The jointly-operated commercial enterprises must adapt to the commercial development plans of the cities where they are located, be able to introduce the advanced marketing and managing experience in the globe, stimulate the modernization of domestic commerce, propel the export of domestic products, and bring economic and social benefits.

Jointly-operated commercial enterprises shall conform to laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China and subject themselves to the jurisdiction of China's laws and regulations. Their normal operating activities and lawful rights and interests are protected by China's laws and regulations. If the activities of jointly operated commercial enterprises violate laws or regulations of China, the enterprises shall be punished in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of China.

(Lawyer Wu Yingjie)