Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Exploitation of Onshore Petroleum Resources in Cooperation with Foreign Enterprises. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 1993 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Oil Exploration Access right Concession Business/industry/corporations Dispute settlement Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Liability/compensation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract These Regulations aim at ensuring the development of the petroleum industry and promoting international economic cooperation and technical exchange. The Text consists of 31 articles divided into 6 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Rights and Obligations of Foreign Contractors (II); Petroleum Operations(III); Settlement of Disputes (IV); Legal Responsibilities (V); Supplementary Provisions (VI). Full text Chinese Website www.npc.gov.cn