Last year, I wrote about a debate over a new labor law in China, and, not surprisingly, the attempt by international corporations to undercut the law. This just in, via the Associated Press,–the law has been enacted

BEIJING, June 29 (AP) China enacted a labor law Friday meant to improve workers’ rights amid complaints about unpaid wages and other abuses, and an official tried to assure wary foreign investors they will not be hurt by the new standards.

The law is the most significant change in Chinese labor law in more than a decade. Its approval followed 18 months of deliberation, public debate and complaints by activists that foreign business groups were trying to erode workers’ rights. It takes effect Jan. 1.

The legislation sets standards for labor contracts, use of temporary workers, layoffs and other employment conditions in a rapidly changing economy, according to a report issued by the legislature. The text of the law was not immediately released.

While we try to get specific details on what the law says, you might want to go back and read this report detailing the steps taken by U.S.corporations to trash the law.