China encryption regulation can be business?

As it is widely known, China strictly control encryption software. For sales, import, and use of encryption in China is subject to Chinese government review and the license application. Although the product which encrypting is not core function (e.g. Personal Computer, mobile phone etc.) is exemption of this encryption restriction, basically encryption software is subject to control and Japanese companies may face difficulty to bring in and its use in China.

Otsuka Corporatin, the leading IT Solution provider in Japan, launched packaged service for supporting their clients to get appropriate China encryption license.
They tied up with Chinese law firm who help to get encryption license from Chinese authority. （上海市協力律師事務所　http://www.co-effort.com/en/home.asp ）

The packaged service fee is depending on the client's needs and case-by-case, its starting price is from JPY700,000 (approx. US$6,500).
For companies who are seriously considering the encryption software business in China, Otsuka's this packaged service may be good options to choose.

(Source: Otsuka Corp: http://www.otsuka-shokai.co.jp/products/chn/pack.html )