Briefing Manual for China

By Chosun Journal

Compiled by The Chosun Journal, August 2, 2002

Jump to: Human Rights Reports | Country Background | Legal Background | Travel Information | Contacts

Human Rights Reports

Treaties: Ratifications and Reservations 2002
US State Department Human Rights 2001 Report
US State Department International Religious Freedom Report 2001 Report
Amnesty International 2002 Report

Country Background

US CIA The World Factbook 2001
US State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs Consular Information Sheet April 11, 2002
US State Department Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Background Note January 2002
Freedom House 2001 Country Report

Legal Background

Constitution

Constitution of the People’s Republic of China (4 December 1982, National Legislation, html)

Laws

Criminal Law (1 October 1997, National Legislation)
State Security Law of the People’s Republic of China (22 February 1993, National Legislation)
Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress regarding the Severe Punishment of Criminals who Abduct and Traffic in or Kidnap Women or Children (4 September 1991, National Legislation)
Rules for the Implementation of the Law of The People’s Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens (27 December 1986, National Legislation)
Other legal documents

Government, Political, Law Enforcement Structure

Library of Congress Area Handbook 1993
The Economist Intelligence Unit Country Briefing

Travel Information

General

Lonely Planet World Guide

Health

CDC Health Information for Travelers to East Asia

Estimated Budget

Universal Currency Converter
Travel Per Diem Allowances

Contacts

Amnesty International China
Chinese Embassy in the U.S.
U.S. Embassy in China
Ton-a-Month Club
NKHR

See also:
Briefing Manual for Mongolia
Briefing Manual for North Korea