China Art

Private collections and the trade in cultural artifact is also regulated by law. Citizens of China may register their private collections with SACH. Citizens may sell their private collections to institutions with collections of cultural artifacts or to cultural artifact dealers as regulated by SACH. Businesses which buy and sell cultural artifacts do so must be approved by SACH or the administrations of provincial, autonomous region, or municipal government and are subject to registration in the Administration of Industry and Commerce. Rare cultural artifacts are subject to the most stringent controls. ... [Read More]

China (includes Tibet, Hong Kong, and Macau)

The law does not prohibit religious believers from holding public office; however, most influential positions in government were reserved for party members, and party officials stated that party membership and religious belief are incompatible. This had a disproportionate effect in such areas as Xinjiang and Tibet, where the minority populations are adherents of Islam or Buddhism. Party membership also was required for almost all high-level positions in government and in state-owned businesses and organizations. The Party reportedly issued circulars ordering party members not to adhere to religious beliefs, and reminding cadres that religion is incompatible with party membership, a theme reflected in authoritative media. The Routine Service Regulations of the People's Liberation Army state explicitly that servicemen "may not take part in religious or superstitious activities." Party and PLA personnel have been expelled for adhering to Falun Gong beliefs. ... [Read More]

Tips for Travelers to China

How to Prepare for a Safe Trip A little planning and knowledge will go a long way toward making your trip to the PRC go smoothly. Learning more about China and obeying the laws and respecting the customs will make your stay as pleasant and incident-free as possible. Consular Information Sheets, Public Announcements & Travel Warnings [Read More]

U.S. Official Defends Export Controls on Dual-Use Items for China - US Department of State

Since 2001, the Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security within BIS has conducted 18 studies on a variety of industrial sectors, including munitions power sources, biotechnology, and parachutes.  These studies, of course, represent only part of the industries of interest to the Department of Defense.  As we conducted these studies, some firms reported that they were unable to adequately maintain sufficient R&D expenditure levels, invest in production and process improvements, or retain qualified engineers and scientists in the face of shrinking markets or as a result of a more competitive marketplace.  As a result, some companies that were committed to supplying the Department of Defense have migrated to commercial sectors or have downsized their operations. ... [Read More]

Forum Vol 36, 1998

GREECE The Art of Presenting Kathryn Lukey-Coutsocostas and Julia Tanner-Bogia ... [Read More]

News from Washington - U.S. Department of State
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Study Documents Negative Impact of U.S. Trade Deficit with China - US Department of State
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2004–2005 Fulbright Awards – Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
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