In April, the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) made available for public comment a draft notice outlining a series of proposed changes to rules which relate to the country’s indigenous innovation policy. The proposal – “Notice on Indigenous Innovation Product Accreditation in 2010” (English translation) – drafted in conjunction with National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Finance will relax a number of requirements for foreign products seeking accreditation and listing upon the approved government procurement lists.