1. GIs in China

2. Institution of GI in China Publication of Labeling Standard for Food in 1994: GB 7718-1994 - mandatory mentions in Chinese - whats the name of Cognac in Chinese? Brandy? - notion of Appellation dorigine contrôlée

3. Cooperation since 1995 Seminars in China Technical training courses in China and in France Field trips in France and in Europe

4. Publication of the Order No. 6 by State Bureau of Technical Supervision( in 2000 It is not yet a law but the fist ministerial decree aiming at protecting GI in China

5. Law decree of State Council ministerial decree

6. GIs de facto in China The notion GI exists in China for long time, the people in an ancient agricultural country understand naturally GI, they are used to buy local typical product(: Long Jing Tea Shao Xing Yellow Wine Moutai Alcohol

10. GI system in China Include GI in technical supervision system Codify natural & human factors linked with the typicality of product in mandatory standards Local authorities and professionals in charge of management and control

11. Positive effect of the system -International trade - get back the market of Shao Xing Yellow Wine - protection of French GI products - Domestic market - increase of Long Jing Tea sale - more than 70 kinds of products recognized as GI

13. - National Economy For a country with 900 million agricultural workers, the government should resolve the problems relative to: - agriculture - farmer - countryside GI is an effective stool for valorizing agricultural products in helping farmers to get rid of their poverty.

14. Problems According to some learned persons, as GI is a private right, the management and control assured by the State is not necessary. Problem with certification trademark Problem with the origin of product: Made in China