Audio and video products

• Foreign companies will not be permitted to produce audio and video products in China.

• Without prejudice to China's right to examine the content of audio and video products, contractual joint ventures with Chinese partners to engage in the distribution of audiovisual products, excluding motion pictures, are permitted.

• Upon accession , China will allow the import of up to 20 motion pictures per annum on a revenue- sharing basis. Foreign investors are permitted to construct or renovate cinemas, but the percentage of foreign investment shall not exceed 49 per cent.