The Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Telecom is Decree No.291issued by Premier the State Council, which belongs to administrative regulations. It is not a national law. The State Council Order is an administrative regulation or administrative decision or order, and general laws (national laws) are higher than the State Council Order. The National People's Congress or the NPC Standing Committee may order the the State Council Order to be amended or revoked if it considers that it is in conflict with the law.
The State Council's No.291Decree "People's Republic of China (PRC) Telecom Regulations" was adopted and implemented at the 3rd1executive meeting in the State Council on September 20th, 2000.