Govt passes draft rules to protect bidding process

BEIJING - A draft regulation on the implementation of the Tendering and Bidding Law was reviewed and approved at an executive meeting of the State Council on Wednesday, as the government looks to guarantee an open and fair process for procuring public projects.

"Passing the draft is dealing with the issues, such as authorities illegally soliciting bids and offering fake invitations to tender, leaders abusing their power to interfere in the process, and bidders colluding (with authorities) to unfairly win projects," read a statement on the gov.cn website.

The new regulation forbids applying different standards on qualification checks for bidders. It also stipulates that no specific requirements should be set on patents, brands, suppliers or bidders' earlier performances.