Laws of the People's Republic of China

Standing Committee of the National People's Congress

Order of the President of the People's Republic of China

No. 21

The Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress about Amending the Securities Law of the People's Republic of China was adopted at the 11th session of the standing committee of the 10th national people's congress of the People's Republic of China on August 28th, 2004. It is hereby promulgated and shall be implemented as of the date of promulgation.

Hu Jingtao, President of the People's Republic of China

August 28th, 2004

The Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress about Amending the Securities Law of the People's Republic of China

The 11th session of the Standing Committee of the 10th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China decides to amend the Securities Law of the People's Republic of China as follows:

1.

Article 28 shall be amended as "Where a stock is issued at a premium, the issuing price shall be determined by the issuer and the underwriting securities company through negotiation."

2.

Article 50 shall be amended as "Where a company applies for listing its bonds, it shall be subject to approval in accordance with legal conditions and legal procedures."

This Decision shall be implemented as of the date of promulgation.

The Securities Law of the People's Republic of China shall be re-promulgated after it has been amended in accordance with this Decision.