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adam_text | CONTENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHORS VII
PREFACE IX
TABLE OF LEGISLATION XXVII
THE LEGAL HIERARCHY OF CHINA XXXVII
TABLE OF ABBREVIATIONS XXXIX
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CONTRACT LAW (YI YI WU) L
INTRODUCTION 1
THE NEW CONTRACT LAW 1999 1
BACKGROUND 1
GENERAL FRAMEWORK 2
APPLICATION OF CONTRACT 2
FORMATION OF CONTRACT 3
CONTENT OF CONTRACT 4
OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE 4
PLACE OF CONTRACT CONCLUDED 6
STANDARD CLAUSES 7
VALIDITY 7
VOID CONTRACT 8
VOIDABLE CONTRACT 9
PERFORMANCE 10
ALTERATION AND ASSIGNMENT 11
TERMINATION 12
LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT 14
CHOICE OF LAW 15
DISPUTE RESOLUTION 15
INTERPRETATION AND LANGUAGE 15
CONCLUSION 16
CHAPTER 2
NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT (DR PAUL VOUT) I
INTRODUCTION 17
STEREOTYPES 17
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CONTENTS
THE CHINESE ATTITUDE TO CONTRACTS
THE IGNORANT FOREIGNER
ONE-SIDED NEGOTIATION
FOREIGN EXPLOITATION
PREPARATION
RESEARCH CONDITIONS
RESEARCH THE PARTNERS
WHAT S THE BENEFIT?
CONDUCTING NEGOTIATIONS
LIMITING THE SCOPE OF DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS
AT THE TABLE
EYES ON THE PRIZE AND STICK TO THE PLAN
SOME IMPORTANT TIPS
USE A GOOD LAWYER
USE A GOOD TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER
MONITOR THE APPROVAL PROCESS AND DOCUMENTATION
CLOSELY
MAINTAIN DILIGENCE, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS
CHAPTER 3
INTERNATIONAL SALE AND PURCHASE OF GOODS CONTRACTS
(PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG)
INTRODUCTION
LEGISLATION
STANDARD FORM CONTRACT
FOREIGN TRADE CORPORATIONS IN CHINA
FORMATION OF CONTRACT
PROCEDURES FOR ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS
OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE
OTHER CONDITIONS FOR FORMATION OF CONTRACT
MAJOR CLAUSES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALITY
QUANTITY
PACKING
PRICE
SHIPMENT
PAYMENT
EXAMPLES OF LETTER OF CREDIT CLAUSES OF A SALE
CONTRACT
EXAMPLE OF A LETTER OF CREDIT CLAUSE OF A PURCHASE
CONTRACT
COMMODITY INSPECTION AND CLAIM
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
GOVERNING LAW
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PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT
SELLER S OBLIGATIONS
BUYER S OBLIGATIONS
BREACH OF CONTRACT AND REMEDIES
BREACH BY THE SELLER
BREACH BY THE BUYER
SOME SPECIFIC ISSUES RELATING TO FOREIGN TRADE
PROVISIONS OF THE ANTI-UNFAIR COMPETITION LAW
IMPORT LICENCES
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN
SAMPLE CONTRACTS
A SAMPLE PURCHASE CONTRACT
A SAMPLE SALES CONTRACT
CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 4
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CONTRACTS
(PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 57
INTRODUCTION 57
TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY AND IMPORT CONTRACTS 57
PURE TECHNOLOGY IMPORT CONTRACTS 57
COMBINED SALES AND LICENSING CONTRACTS 58
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND CO-PRODUCTION CONTRACTS 58
COMPENSATION TRADE CONTRACTS INVOLVING TECHNOLOGY
IMPORT 58
JOINT VENTURE RELATED TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 58
RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS 59
1985 REGULATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF TECHNOLOGY
IMPORT CONTRACTS 59
IMPLEMENTING RULES OF THE REGULATIONS FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF TECHNOLOGY IMPORT CONTRACTS 59
1999 CONTRACT LAW 60
1984 PATENT LAW AS AMENDED 60
1982 TRADE MARK LAW AS AMENDED 61
REGULATION ON THE PROTECTION OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE 61
PROVISIONAL METHODS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE
TRANSACTIONS OF TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION AND
EQUIPMENT IMPORT 61
AUTHORISATION 62
APPROVAL PROCEDURE 62
APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT 62
APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT 63
REQUIREMENTS FOR TECHNOLOGY TO BE IMPORTED 63
CONTRACTS THAT MAY NOT BE APPROVED 64
ITEMS THAT MUST BE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT 65
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MAJOR ISSUES AND PROVISIONS
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PREAMBLE
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DEFINITIONS CLAUSE
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GRANT OF RIGHTS
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TRAINING
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CONSIDERATION
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TAXATION
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GUARANTEES AND CLAIMS 71
TEST AND ACCEPTANCE
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CONFIDENTIALITY
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INFRINGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 71
TERM AND TERMINATION 73
MODIFICATION 73
GOVERNING LAW 73
DISPUTE RESOLUTION 73
LANGUAGE 74
OTHER CLAUSES
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RESTRICTIVE CLAUSES 74
REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTS 75
CHECKLIST 75
CHAPTER 5
PROCESSING AND COMPONENT ASSEMBLY CONTRACTS
(PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 77
INTRODUCTION 77
LAWS, REGULATIONS AND RULES 78
PROCESSING AND ASSEMBLY CONTRACTS 78
EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL 79
IMPORT LICENCE AND CUSTOMS DUTIES 80
SAMPLE CONTRACT 80
GENERAL TERMS AND CORDITIONS 81
CHAPTER 6
AGENCY CONTRACTS (DR PAUL VOUT) 83
INTRODUCTION 83
IN WHICH SITUATIONS ARE AGENCY CONTRACTS USED IN CHINA? 84
CHINESE AGENCY LAW 84
WHICH ACTIVITIES MAY BE PERFORMED BY A CHINESE
AGENT? 85
THE AGENCY CONTRACT 86
OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS 86
RECOMMENDED PROVISIONS 87
SPECIFIC CLAUSES AND ISSUES 88
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CONTENTS
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRINCIPAL, AGENT AND THIRD PARTIES 96
PRINCIPAL S RELATIONSHIP WITH THIRD PARTIES 97
AGENT S RELATIONSHIP WITH THIRD PARTIES 98
PRINCIPAL-AGENT RELATIONSHIP AND OBLIGATIONS 99
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER 100
CHECKLIST 101
CHAPTER 7
SINO-FOREIGN JOINT VENTURE CONTRACTS
(PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 103
INTRODUCTION 103
EQUITY JOINT VENTURE CONTRACTS 104
LIMITED LIABILITY JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES 104
JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES LIMITED BY SHARES 104
JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENT COMPANIES 104
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EQUITY JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES 104
LAWS AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING EQUITY JOINT
VENTURE COMPANIES 105
PROTECTION OF INVESTMENT 109
AUTONOMY IN MANAGEMENT 109
REMITTANCE OF PROFITS ABROAD 109
INSURANCE 110
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 110
DISPUTE RESOLUTION 110
NATIONALISATION AND APPROPRIATION 110
BILATERAL AGREEMENT 110
AUTHORITY OF A CHINESE PARTNER 111
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EQUITY JOINT VENTURE 111
STANDARD FORM JOINT VENTURE CONTRACT 114
TAXES 121
FOREIGN EXCHANGE 123
PROPORTION OF EQUITY TO DEBT IN JOINT VENTURE 123
ASSET EVALUATION 124
LAND USE RIGHTS 124
TERM OF EQUITY JOINT VENTURE 125
ASSIGNMENT OF SHARES 125
SAMPLE CONTRACT 126
A SAMPLE CONTRACT FOR EQUITY JOINT VENTURES USING
CHINESE AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT 126
CO-OPERATIVE JOINT VENTURE CONTRACTS 141
LAWS AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING CO-OPERATIVE JOINT
VENTURES 141
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CO-OPERATIVE JOINT VENTURE 141
CO-OPERATIVE JOINT VENTURE CONTRACTS 142
SAMPLE CONTRACT 145
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A SAMPLE CONTRACT FOR SMO-FOREIGN CO-OPERATIVE JOINT
VENTURES
CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 8
LABOUR CONTRACTS (PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENGJ
INTRODUCTION
LEGISLATION
THE LABOUR CONTRACT
LEGITIMACY
EQUALITY, FREE WILL AND MUTUAL CONSENT
CONTENT OF CONTRACT
EMPLOYER S OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITY
FEMALE EMPLOYEES
PROBATION PERIOD
WORKING HOURS
WAGES AND SALARIES
WELFARE AND SOCIAL INSURANCE
TERM OF THE CONTRACT
UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY THE EMPLOYER
TERMINATE THE CONTRACT?
UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY THE EMPLOYEE
TERMINATE THE CONTRACT?
SEVERANCE PAY
LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
COLLECTIVE CONTRACTS
LABOUR UNIONS AND THE COMMUNIST PARTY
RECRUITMENT
CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 9
SERVICE CONTRACTS (DI PAUL VOUT)
INTRODUCTION
REAL PROPERTY SERVICES
REAL PROPERTY CONSULTING CONTRACTS
REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL CONTRACTS
COMMODITY HOUSING PRE-SALE SERVICE CONTRACTS
TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CONTRACTS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
PUBLISHING SERVICES
ADVERTISING SERVICES
MONEY LENDING
CUSTODIAN SERVICES
STORAGE SERVICES
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TRADING TRUST CONTRACTS
BROKERAGE SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES
ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY SERVICES
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER
CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 10
TRANSPORT CONTRACTS (DR PAUL VOUT)
INTRODUCTION
CONTRACTS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION
CARRIAGE BY SEA - GOODS
CARRIAGE BY SEA - PASSENGERS
CARRIAGE BY AIR - GOODS AND PASSENGERS
CARRIAGE BY ROAD AND RAIL - GOODS AND PASSENGERS
DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION
CARRIAGE BY SEA AND INLAND WATERWAYS - GOODS
CARRIAGE BY SEA AND INLAND WATERWAYS - PASSENGERS
CARRIAGE BY AIR - GOODS AND PASSENGERS
CARRIAGE BY ROAD AND RAIL - GOODS AND PASSENGERS
MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER
CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 11
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CONTRACTS (DR PAUL VOUT)
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE CONTRACTS
WHO MAY INSURE?
WHAT AND WHO MAY BE INSURED?
FORMATION AND DISCLOSURE
OBLIGATORY CONTENT
PROPERTY INSURANCE
ASSIGNMENT OF INSURED PROPERTY
PROTECTION OF INSURED PROPERTY
CHANGES IN RISK
PARTIAL LOSS OF PROPERTY
MITIGATION
INSURED VALUE AND AVERAGING
PAYMENT
CONFIDENTIALITY
COSTS
RIGHTS OF SUBROGATION
PERSONAL INSURANCE
RESCISSION OF PROPERTY AND PERSONAL INSURANCE CONTRACTS
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CONTENTS
RESCISSION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS
RESCISSION OF PERSONAL INSURANCE CONTRACTS
CLAIMS
NOTIFICATION
PARTIAL LOSS OF PROPERTY
PAYMENT
LIABILITY FOR BREACH
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
MARINE INSURANCE
OBLIGATORY CONTENTS
SUBJECT MATTER - WHAT MAY BE INSURED
MULTIPLE INSURANCE CONTRACTS
FORMATION OF CONTRACTS
CANCELLATION
REINSURANCE
PROPERTY AND PERSONAL REINSURANCE
MARINE REINSURANCE
LANGUAGE OF INSURANCE CONTRACTS
INSURANCE BROKERS AND AGENTS
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER
CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 12
SECURITY CONTRACTS (DI PAUL VOUT)
INTRODUCTION
GUARANTEE
PLEDGES
LIENS
DEPOSITS
MORTGAGES
GUARANTEE CONTRACTS
OBLIGATORY CONTENTS
RECOMMENDED CONTENTS
FORMS OF GUARANTEE
AUTHORITY TO GRANT GUARANTEES
CONTRACT FORMATION
LIABILITY UNDER A GUARANTEE
ASSIGNMENT
THE DOUBLE SECURITY PROBLEM
PLEDGE CONTRACTS
WHAT MAY BE PLEDGED?
OBLIGATORY CONTENTS
RECOMMENDED CONTENTS
AUTHORITY TO PLEDGE PROPERTY OR RIGHTS
CONTRACT FORMATION
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LIABILITY UNDER A PLEDGE 253
ASSIGNMENT 253
FRUITS OF THE PLEDGED PROPERTY OR RIGHTS 253
CONTRACTS CONTAINING A LIEN 253
IMPLIED TERMS 254
RECOMMENDED CONTENTS 254
DEPOSIT CONTRACTS 254
MORTGAGE CONTRACTS 254
WHAT CAN BE MORTGAGED? 254
OBLIGATORY CONTENTS 255
RECOMMENDED CONTENTS 257
AUTHORITY TO MORTGAGE PROPERTY 257
FORMATION OF THE CONTRACT 258
REGISTRATION OF THE MORTGAGE 258
ASSIGNMENT 259
LIABILITY UNDER A MORTGAGE 259
THE DOUBLE SECURITY PROBLEM 259
FRUITS OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY 259
LIQUIDATION OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY 260
APPROVALS OF SECURITY GIVEN TO FOREIGN ENTITIES 260
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER 262
CHECKLIST 263
CHAPTER 13
LEASING CONTRACTS (PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 265
INTRODUCTION 265
TYPES OF LEASE 265
FINANCIAL LEASE 265
OPERATING LEASE 266
REQUIREMENTS FOR LEASE CONTRACTS 266
PROCEDURES FOR THE SIGNING OF A LEASE CONTRACT 267
LEGISLATION 268
OBLIGATORY CONTENTS OF A FINANCIAL LEASE CONTRACT 268
SPECIFIC CLAUSES AND ISSUES IN FINANCIAL LEASES 269
FORMATION OF CONTRACT 269
LESSEE S REPRESENTATION 270
TITLE IN THE LEASED EQUIPMENT 270
UTILISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LEASED EQUIPMENT 271
LEASE PERIOD AND TERMINATION 271
LESSOR S ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHT TO CLAIM AGAINST
SUPPLIER 272
RENTAL PAYMENT PATTERNS 272
DEFAULT OF THE PARTIES 273
GOVERNING LAW 273
JURISDICTION 273
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SAMPLE CONTRACT
A SAMPLE LEASE AGREEMENT
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CHAPTER 14
LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY (YI YI WU) 277
AN OVERVIEW OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS ON THE LEASING OF
REAL PROPERTY
LEASE CONTRACT
TERM
279
REGISTRATION OF LEASE 280
RENT
281
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 282
SUB-LEASE
282
ALTERATION OR DISSOLUTION 283
CHECKLIST
283
SAMPLE CONTRACT 283
A SAMPLE LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY 283
CHAPTER 15
PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (YI YI WU) 289
AN OVERVIEW OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE
AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 289
TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY 289
PRICE 291
CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 291
SALE OF COMMODITY HOUSING 292
CONTRACT FOR SALE OF COMMODITY HOUSING 293
SALE OF PURCHASED STATE-OWNED RESIDENTIAL HOUSING 294
FOREIGN-OWNED HOUSING 295
CHECKLIST 295
MODEL CONTRACT 296
A MODEL PURCHASE AND SALE OF COMMODITY HOUSING
CONTRACT 296
CHAPTER 16
MORTGAGE OF REAL ESTATE (YI YI WU) 307
AN OVERVIEW OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS ON THE MORTGAGE
OF REAL ESTATE 307
GENERAL PRINCIPLES 307
URBAN REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE 308
REAL ESTATE PROHIBITED FROM BEING MORTGAGED 309
MORTGAGE OVER DIFFERENT TYPES OF REAL ESTATE 309
MORTGAGE OVER TWO OR MORE PROPERTIES 309
MORTGAGE OVER PARTLY COMPLETED PROJECT UNDER
CONSTRUCTION 310
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MORTGAGE OVER REAL ESTATE BOUGHT UNDER STATE
PREFERENTIAL POLICY 310
MORTGAGE OVER STATE-OWNED PROPERTY 310
MORTGAGE OVER REAL ESTATE OWNED BY A COLLECTIVE
ENTERPRISE 310
MORTGAGE OVER REAL ESTATE OWNED BY A FOREIGN
INVESTMENT ENTERPRISE 311
MORTGAGE OVER COMPANY S REAL ESTATE 311
MORTGAGE OVER REAL ESTATE OF AN ENTERPRISE WITH
AN OPERATIONAL TERM 311
MORTGAGE OVER REAL ESTATE WITH LIMITED TERM OF
LAND USE RIGHT 311
MORTGAGE OVER CO-OWNED REAL ESTATE 311
MORTGAGE OVER PRE-PURCHASED COMMODITY HOUSING 312
MORTGAGE OVER LEASED REAL ESTATE 312
TWO OR MORE MORTGAGES 312
INSURANCE 312
MORTGAGE CONTRACT 312
FORM AND CONTENT 312
VALIDITY OF CONTRACT 314
MODIFICATION, DISCHARGE AND TERMINATION 314
MODIFICATION 314
DISCHARGE AND TERMINATION 314
LEGAL LIABILITIES 315
CONCEALMENT 315
BREACH OF CONTRACT 315
EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY 315
CUSTODY OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY 316
MORTGAGE REGISTRATION 316
TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE RIGHTS AND MORTGAGE PROPERTY 317
DISPOSAL OF MORTGAGED REAL ESTATE 317
PRIORITY OF PAYMENT 318
CHECKLIST 319
SAMPLE CONTRACT 319
A SAMPLE CONTRACT OF CONTENT OF MORTGAGE AND LOAN 319
CHAPTER 17
COUNTER-TRADE CONTRACTS (PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 321
INTRODUCTION 321
FORMS OF COUNTER-TRADE 321
COMPENSATION TRADE 321
COUNTER-PURCHASE 322
BARTER 322
WHICH CHINESE INSTITUTIONS CAN ENGAGE IN COUNTER-TRADE? 323
CHINA S POLICIES AND PRACTICES 323
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CONTENTS
CONTRACT OF COUNTER-TRADE 324
CONTRACT FOR BARTER 324
CONTRACT OF COUNTER-PURCHASE 325
CONTRACT FOR COMPENSATION TRADE 326
APPROVAL OF COUNTER-TRADE CONTRACTS 327
SAMPLE CONTRACT 328
A SAMPLE COMPENSATION TRADE CONTRACT 328
PREAMBLE 328
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS 328
CHECKLIST 331
CHAPTER 18
CONTRACTS FOR TRADE MARK ASSIGNMENT AND LICENSING
(PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 333
TRADE MARK PROTECTION IN CHINA 333
REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK 333
FIRST-TO-FILE SYSTEM 333
WHO CAN APPLY FOR REGISTRATION OF A TRADE MARK? 333
WHICH TRADE MARKS ARE REGISTRABLE? 334
TERM OF A REGISTERED TRADE MARK 334
PROTECTION OF WELL-KNOWN TRADE MARKS 334
TRADE MARK ASSIGNMENT CONTRACTS 335
INTRODUCTION 335
CONTENT OF TRADE MARK ASSIGNMENT 335
APPLICATION FOR RECORDING THE ASSIGNMENT CONTRACT 335
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSIGNEE 336
SPECIFIC ISSUES 337
TRADE MARK LICENCE CONTRACT 338
INTRODUCTION 338
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TRADE MARK LICENCE 339
OBLIGATIONS OF THE LICENSOR 340
OBLIGATIONS OF THE LICENSEE 340
QUALITY ASSURANCE 341
RECORDING OF LICENCE CONTRACT 342
SAMPLE CONTRACTS 342
A SAMPLE TRADE MARK LICENCE AGREEMENT 342
A SAMPLE TRADE MARK ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT 347
CHECKLIST 349
CHAPTER 19
BOT CONCESSION CONTRACTS (DR PAUL VOUT) 351
INTRODUCTION 351
FUNCTION AND FORMS OF CONCESSION CONTRACTS 352
STEPS TOWARD A CONCESSION CONTRACT 352
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CONTENTS
FUNCTION 353
FORMS OF BOT CONCESSION CONTRACT 354
RISK TO BE ALLOCATED IN A CONCESSION CONTRACT 354
DELAY 354
COST OVERRUNS 355
CHANGES IN PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN 355
FORCE MAJEURE 356
COMPLETION 358
VOLUME RISK 358
POLITICAL AND LEGAL RISK 358
CHINA S EXISTING BOT RULES 359
NATIONAL BOT CIRCULAR 360
IMPENDING BOT DECREE - IMPORTANT ISSUES 361
CONTENT OF A BOT CONCESSION CONTRACT 362
SAMPLE CLAUSES 363
THE CONCESSION 363
SAMPLE CLAUSE: DISPUTE RESOLUTION 364
APPROVALS 365
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER 365
CHECKLIST 366
CHAPTER 20
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 367
INTRODUCTION 367
DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 368
INTERACTION BETWEEN UCL AND THE CONSTRUCTION LAW 368
BASIC CONTENTS 368
ADDITIONAL CONTENTS 369
PROJECT DIVISION AND SUB-CONTRACTING 369
SUB-CONTRACTING 370
CONTRACTOR S RESPONSIBILITY 371
MODEL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 371
TENDERING 371
CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS AND PERMITS 377
PROJECT QUALITY 378
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER 379
CHECKLIST 380
CHAPTER 21
DISPUTE RESOLUTION (PROFESSOR YE FING-SHENG) 381
INTRODUCTION 381
TYPES OF DISPUTE SETTLEMENT 381
CONSULTATION 331
MEDIATION 382
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ARBITRATION 382
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 383
ARBITRATION LAW 383
BASIC PRINCIPLES 384
THE CHINESE ARBITRATION SYSTEM 385
CHINA INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND TRADE ARBITRATION
COMMISSION ARBITRATION RULES 386
ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS 386
OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS 386
PROVISIONS OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS 387
VALIDITY OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS 387
ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRATION AWARDS 388
JURISDICTION OF THE COURT 389
APPLICABLE LAW 390
SAMPLE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CLAUSE 391
CHAPTER 22
RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES THROUGH LITIGATION
(YI YI WU) 393
INTRODUCTION 393
JUDICIAL SYSTEM 393
COURT STRUCTURE 394
BASIC LEVEL PEOPLE S COURT 394
INTERMEDIATE PEOPLE S COURT 394
HIGHER PEOPLE S COURT 395
THE SUPREME PEOPLE S COURT 395
JURISDICTION OVER CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES 396
GENERAL PRINCIPLES 396
JURISDICTION BY LEVEL OF COURTS 396
TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 397
EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION 397
SELECTIVE JURISDICTION 397
DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION 397
TRIAL 398
PROCEDURES IN CONTRACTUAL DISPUTE CASES INVOLVING
FOREIGN INTERESTS 399
GENERAL PRINCIPLES 399
JURISDICTION 399
CHOICE OF LAW 400
TIME LIMIT 400
ENFORCEMENT AND JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE 400
CHAPTER 23
REMEDIES UNDER CONTRACT LAW (YI YI WU) 403
INTRODUCTION 403
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CONTENTS
REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT 403
SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE 403
REMEDIAL MEASURES 404
COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES AND LOSSES 406
CHOICE OF REMEDIES 407
MITIGATION 407
ALTERATION OR AVOIDANCE OF CONTRACT 408
ANTICIPATORY REPUDIATION 408
SUBROGATION 409
NULLIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS 409
INDEX 411
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CONTENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHORS VII
PREFACE IX
TABLE OF LEGISLATION XXVII
THE LEGAL HIERARCHY OF CHINA XXXVII
TABLE OF ABBREVIATIONS XXXIX
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CONTRACT LAW (YI YI WU) L
INTRODUCTION 1
THE NEW CONTRACT LAW 1999 1
BACKGROUND 1
GENERAL FRAMEWORK 2
APPLICATION OF CONTRACT 2
FORMATION OF CONTRACT 3
CONTENT OF CONTRACT 4
OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE 4
PLACE OF CONTRACT CONCLUDED 6
STANDARD CLAUSES 7
VALIDITY 7
VOID CONTRACT 8
VOIDABLE CONTRACT 9
PERFORMANCE 10
ALTERATION AND ASSIGNMENT 11
TERMINATION 12
LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT 14
CHOICE OF LAW 15
DISPUTE RESOLUTION 15
INTERPRETATION AND LANGUAGE 15
CONCLUSION 16
CHAPTER 2
NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT (DR PAUL VOUT) \I
INTRODUCTION 17
STEREOTYPES 17
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CONTENTS
THE CHINESE ATTITUDE TO CONTRACTS
THE IGNORANT FOREIGNER
ONE-SIDED NEGOTIATION
FOREIGN EXPLOITATION
PREPARATION
RESEARCH CONDITIONS
RESEARCH THE PARTNERS
WHAT'S THE BENEFIT?
CONDUCTING NEGOTIATIONS
LIMITING THE SCOPE OF DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS
AT THE TABLE
EYES ON THE PRIZE AND STICK TO THE PLAN
SOME IMPORTANT TIPS
USE A GOOD LAWYER
USE A GOOD TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER
MONITOR THE APPROVAL PROCESS AND DOCUMENTATION
CLOSELY
MAINTAIN DILIGENCE, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS
CHAPTER 3
INTERNATIONAL SALE AND PURCHASE OF GOODS CONTRACTS
(PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG)
INTRODUCTION
LEGISLATION
STANDARD FORM CONTRACT
FOREIGN TRADE CORPORATIONS IN CHINA
FORMATION OF CONTRACT
PROCEDURES FOR ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS
OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE
OTHER CONDITIONS FOR FORMATION OF CONTRACT
MAJOR CLAUSES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALITY
QUANTITY
PACKING
PRICE
SHIPMENT
PAYMENT
EXAMPLES OF LETTER OF CREDIT CLAUSES OF A SALE
CONTRACT
EXAMPLE OF A LETTER OF CREDIT CLAUSE OF A PURCHASE
CONTRACT
COMMODITY INSPECTION AND CLAIM
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
GOVERNING LAW
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PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT
SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS
BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS
BREACH OF CONTRACT AND REMEDIES
BREACH BY THE SELLER
BREACH BY THE BUYER
SOME SPECIFIC ISSUES RELATING TO FOREIGN TRADE
PROVISIONS OF THE ANTI-UNFAIR COMPETITION LAW
IMPORT LICENCES
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN
SAMPLE CONTRACTS
A SAMPLE PURCHASE CONTRACT
A SAMPLE SALES CONTRACT
CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 4
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CONTRACTS
(PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 57
INTRODUCTION 57
TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY AND IMPORT CONTRACTS 57
PURE TECHNOLOGY IMPORT CONTRACTS 57
COMBINED SALES AND LICENSING CONTRACTS 58
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND CO-PRODUCTION CONTRACTS 58
COMPENSATION TRADE CONTRACTS INVOLVING TECHNOLOGY
IMPORT 58
JOINT VENTURE RELATED TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 58
RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS 59
1985 REGULATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF TECHNOLOGY
IMPORT CONTRACTS 59
IMPLEMENTING RULES OF THE REGULATIONS FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF TECHNOLOGY IMPORT CONTRACTS 59
1999 CONTRACT LAW 60
1984 PATENT LAW AS AMENDED 60
1982 TRADE MARK LAW AS AMENDED 61
REGULATION ON THE PROTECTION OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE 61
PROVISIONAL METHODS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE
TRANSACTIONS OF TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION AND
EQUIPMENT IMPORT 61
AUTHORISATION 62
APPROVAL PROCEDURE 62
APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT 62
APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT 63
REQUIREMENTS FOR TECHNOLOGY TO BE IMPORTED 63
CONTRACTS THAT MAY NOT BE APPROVED 64
ITEMS THAT MUST BE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT 65
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MAJOR ISSUES AND PROVISIONS
66
PREAMBLE
66
DEFINITIONS CLAUSE
67
GRANT OF RIGHTS
67
TRAINING
69
CONSIDERATION '
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TAXATION
70
GUARANTEES AND CLAIMS 71
TEST AND ACCEPTANCE
71
CONFIDENTIALITY
72
INFRINGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 71
TERM AND TERMINATION 73
MODIFICATION 73
GOVERNING LAW 73
DISPUTE RESOLUTION 73
LANGUAGE 74
OTHER CLAUSES
74
RESTRICTIVE CLAUSES 74
REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTS 75
CHECKLIST 75
CHAPTER 5
PROCESSING AND COMPONENT ASSEMBLY CONTRACTS
(PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 77
INTRODUCTION 77
LAWS, REGULATIONS AND RULES 78
PROCESSING AND ASSEMBLY CONTRACTS 78
EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL 79
IMPORT LICENCE AND CUSTOMS DUTIES 80
SAMPLE CONTRACT 80
GENERAL TERMS AND CORDITIONS 81
CHAPTER 6
AGENCY CONTRACTS (DR PAUL VOUT) 83
INTRODUCTION 83
IN WHICH SITUATIONS ARE AGENCY CONTRACTS USED IN CHINA? 84
CHINESE AGENCY LAW 84
WHICH ACTIVITIES MAY BE PERFORMED BY A CHINESE
AGENT? 85
THE AGENCY CONTRACT 86
OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS 86
RECOMMENDED PROVISIONS 87
SPECIFIC CLAUSES AND ISSUES 88
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CONTENTS
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRINCIPAL, AGENT AND THIRD PARTIES 96
PRINCIPAL'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THIRD PARTIES 97
AGENT'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THIRD PARTIES 98
PRINCIPAL-AGENT RELATIONSHIP AND OBLIGATIONS 99
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER 100
CHECKLIST 101
CHAPTER 7
SINO-FOREIGN JOINT VENTURE CONTRACTS
(PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 103
INTRODUCTION 103
EQUITY JOINT VENTURE CONTRACTS 104
LIMITED LIABILITY JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES 104
JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES LIMITED BY SHARES 104
JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENT COMPANIES 104
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EQUITY JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES 104
LAWS AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING EQUITY JOINT
VENTURE COMPANIES 105
PROTECTION OF INVESTMENT 109
AUTONOMY IN MANAGEMENT 109
REMITTANCE OF PROFITS ABROAD 109
INSURANCE 110
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 110
DISPUTE RESOLUTION 110
NATIONALISATION AND APPROPRIATION 110
BILATERAL AGREEMENT 110
AUTHORITY OF A CHINESE PARTNER 111
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EQUITY JOINT VENTURE 111
STANDARD FORM JOINT VENTURE CONTRACT 114
TAXES 121
FOREIGN EXCHANGE 123
PROPORTION OF EQUITY TO DEBT IN JOINT VENTURE 123
ASSET EVALUATION 124
LAND USE RIGHTS 124
TERM OF EQUITY JOINT VENTURE 125
ASSIGNMENT OF SHARES 125
SAMPLE CONTRACT 126
A SAMPLE CONTRACT FOR EQUITY JOINT VENTURES USING
CHINESE AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT 126
CO-OPERATIVE JOINT VENTURE CONTRACTS 141
LAWS AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING CO-OPERATIVE JOINT
VENTURES 141
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CO-OPERATIVE JOINT VENTURE 141
CO-OPERATIVE JOINT VENTURE CONTRACTS 142
SAMPLE CONTRACT 145
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CONTENTS
A SAMPLE CONTRACT FOR SMO-FOREIGN CO-OPERATIVE JOINT
VENTURES
CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 8
LABOUR CONTRACTS (PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENGJ
INTRODUCTION
LEGISLATION
THE LABOUR CONTRACT
LEGITIMACY
EQUALITY, FREE WILL AND MUTUAL CONSENT
CONTENT OF CONTRACT
EMPLOYER'S OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITY
FEMALE EMPLOYEES
PROBATION PERIOD
WORKING HOURS
WAGES AND SALARIES
WELFARE AND SOCIAL INSURANCE
TERM OF THE CONTRACT
UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY THE EMPLOYER
TERMINATE THE CONTRACT?
UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY THE EMPLOYEE
TERMINATE THE CONTRACT?
SEVERANCE PAY
LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
COLLECTIVE CONTRACTS
LABOUR UNIONS AND THE COMMUNIST PARTY
RECRUITMENT
CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 9
SERVICE CONTRACTS (DI PAUL VOUT)
INTRODUCTION
REAL PROPERTY SERVICES
REAL PROPERTY CONSULTING CONTRACTS
REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL CONTRACTS
COMMODITY HOUSING PRE-SALE SERVICE CONTRACTS
TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CONTRACTS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
PUBLISHING SERVICES
ADVERTISING SERVICES
MONEY LENDING
CUSTODIAN SERVICES
STORAGE SERVICES
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CONTENTS
TRADING TRUST CONTRACTS
BROKERAGE SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES
ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY SERVICES
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER
CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 10
TRANSPORT CONTRACTS (DR PAUL VOUT)
INTRODUCTION
CONTRACTS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION
CARRIAGE BY SEA - GOODS
CARRIAGE BY SEA - PASSENGERS
CARRIAGE BY AIR - GOODS AND PASSENGERS
CARRIAGE BY ROAD AND RAIL - GOODS AND PASSENGERS
DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION
CARRIAGE BY SEA AND INLAND WATERWAYS - GOODS
CARRIAGE BY SEA AND INLAND WATERWAYS - PASSENGERS
CARRIAGE BY AIR - GOODS AND PASSENGERS
CARRIAGE BY ROAD AND RAIL - GOODS AND PASSENGERS
MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER
CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 11
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CONTRACTS (DR PAUL VOUT)
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE CONTRACTS
WHO MAY INSURE?
WHAT AND WHO MAY BE INSURED?
FORMATION AND DISCLOSURE
OBLIGATORY CONTENT
PROPERTY INSURANCE
ASSIGNMENT OF INSURED PROPERTY
PROTECTION OF INSURED PROPERTY
CHANGES IN RISK
PARTIAL LOSS OF PROPERTY
MITIGATION
INSURED VALUE AND AVERAGING
PAYMENT
CONFIDENTIALITY
COSTS
RIGHTS OF SUBROGATION
PERSONAL INSURANCE
RESCISSION OF PROPERTY AND PERSONAL INSURANCE CONTRACTS
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CONTENTS
RESCISSION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACTS
RESCISSION OF PERSONAL INSURANCE CONTRACTS
CLAIMS
NOTIFICATION
PARTIAL LOSS OF PROPERTY
PAYMENT
LIABILITY FOR BREACH
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
MARINE INSURANCE
OBLIGATORY CONTENTS
SUBJECT MATTER - WHAT MAY BE INSURED
MULTIPLE INSURANCE CONTRACTS
FORMATION OF CONTRACTS
CANCELLATION
REINSURANCE
PROPERTY AND PERSONAL REINSURANCE
MARINE REINSURANCE
LANGUAGE OF INSURANCE CONTRACTS
INSURANCE BROKERS AND AGENTS
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER
CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 12
SECURITY CONTRACTS (DI PAUL VOUT)
INTRODUCTION
GUARANTEE
PLEDGES
LIENS
DEPOSITS
MORTGAGES
GUARANTEE CONTRACTS
OBLIGATORY CONTENTS
RECOMMENDED CONTENTS
FORMS OF GUARANTEE
AUTHORITY TO GRANT GUARANTEES
CONTRACT FORMATION
LIABILITY UNDER A GUARANTEE
ASSIGNMENT
THE DOUBLE SECURITY PROBLEM
PLEDGE CONTRACTS
WHAT MAY BE PLEDGED?
OBLIGATORY CONTENTS
RECOMMENDED CONTENTS
AUTHORITY TO PLEDGE PROPERTY OR RIGHTS
CONTRACT FORMATION
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LIABILITY UNDER A PLEDGE 253
ASSIGNMENT 253
FRUITS OF THE PLEDGED PROPERTY OR RIGHTS 253
CONTRACTS CONTAINING A LIEN 253
IMPLIED TERMS 254
RECOMMENDED CONTENTS 254
DEPOSIT CONTRACTS 254
MORTGAGE CONTRACTS 254
WHAT CAN BE MORTGAGED? 254
OBLIGATORY CONTENTS 255
RECOMMENDED CONTENTS 257
AUTHORITY TO MORTGAGE PROPERTY 257
FORMATION OF THE CONTRACT 258
REGISTRATION OF THE MORTGAGE 258
ASSIGNMENT 259
LIABILITY UNDER A'MORTGAGE 259
THE DOUBLE SECURITY PROBLEM 259
FRUITS OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY 259
LIQUIDATION OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY 260
APPROVALS OF SECURITY GIVEN TO FOREIGN ENTITIES 260
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER 262
CHECKLIST 263
CHAPTER 13
LEASING CONTRACTS (PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 265
INTRODUCTION 265
TYPES OF LEASE 265
FINANCIAL LEASE 265
OPERATING LEASE 266
REQUIREMENTS FOR LEASE CONTRACTS 266
PROCEDURES FOR THE SIGNING OF A LEASE CONTRACT 267
LEGISLATION 268
OBLIGATORY CONTENTS OF A FINANCIAL LEASE CONTRACT 268
SPECIFIC CLAUSES AND ISSUES IN FINANCIAL LEASES 269
FORMATION OF CONTRACT 269
LESSEE'S REPRESENTATION 270
TITLE IN THE LEASED EQUIPMENT 270
UTILISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LEASED EQUIPMENT 271
LEASE PERIOD AND TERMINATION 271
LESSOR'S ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHT TO CLAIM AGAINST
SUPPLIER 272
RENTAL PAYMENT PATTERNS 272
DEFAULT OF THE PARTIES 273
GOVERNING LAW 273
JURISDICTION 273
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SAMPLE CONTRACT
A SAMPLE LEASE AGREEMENT
2/4
CHAPTER 14
LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY (YI YI WU) 277
AN OVERVIEW OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS ON THE LEASING OF
REAL PROPERTY
LEASE CONTRACT
TERM
279
REGISTRATION OF LEASE 280
RENT
281
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 282
SUB-LEASE
282
ALTERATION OR DISSOLUTION 283
CHECKLIST
283
SAMPLE CONTRACT 283
A SAMPLE LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY 283
CHAPTER 15
PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (YI YI WU) 289
AN OVERVIEW OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE
AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 289
TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY 289
PRICE 291
CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 291
SALE OF COMMODITY HOUSING 292
CONTRACT FOR SALE OF COMMODITY HOUSING 293
SALE OF PURCHASED STATE-OWNED RESIDENTIAL HOUSING 294
FOREIGN-OWNED HOUSING 295
CHECKLIST 295
MODEL CONTRACT 296
A MODEL PURCHASE AND SALE OF COMMODITY HOUSING
CONTRACT 296
CHAPTER 16
MORTGAGE OF REAL ESTATE (YI YI WU) 307
AN OVERVIEW OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS ON THE MORTGAGE
OF REAL ESTATE 307
GENERAL PRINCIPLES 307
URBAN REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE 308
REAL ESTATE PROHIBITED FROM BEING MORTGAGED 309
MORTGAGE OVER DIFFERENT TYPES OF REAL ESTATE 309
MORTGAGE OVER TWO OR MORE PROPERTIES 309
MORTGAGE OVER PARTLY COMPLETED PROJECT UNDER
CONSTRUCTION 310
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CONTENTS
MORTGAGE OVER REAL ESTATE BOUGHT UNDER STATE
PREFERENTIAL POLICY 310
MORTGAGE OVER STATE-OWNED PROPERTY 310
MORTGAGE OVER REAL ESTATE OWNED BY A COLLECTIVE
ENTERPRISE 310
MORTGAGE OVER REAL ESTATE OWNED BY A FOREIGN
INVESTMENT ENTERPRISE 311
MORTGAGE OVER COMPANY'S REAL ESTATE 311
MORTGAGE OVER REAL ESTATE OF AN ENTERPRISE WITH
AN OPERATIONAL TERM 311
MORTGAGE OVER REAL ESTATE WITH LIMITED TERM OF
LAND USE RIGHT 311
MORTGAGE OVER CO-OWNED REAL ESTATE 311
MORTGAGE OVER PRE-PURCHASED COMMODITY HOUSING 312
MORTGAGE OVER LEASED REAL ESTATE 312
TWO OR MORE MORTGAGES 312
INSURANCE 312
MORTGAGE CONTRACT 312
FORM AND CONTENT 312
VALIDITY OF CONTRACT 314
MODIFICATION, DISCHARGE AND TERMINATION 314
MODIFICATION 314
DISCHARGE AND TERMINATION 314
LEGAL LIABILITIES 315
CONCEALMENT 315
BREACH OF CONTRACT 315
EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY 315
CUSTODY OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY 316
MORTGAGE REGISTRATION 316
TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE RIGHTS AND MORTGAGE PROPERTY 317
DISPOSAL OF MORTGAGED REAL ESTATE 317
PRIORITY OF PAYMENT 318
CHECKLIST 319
SAMPLE CONTRACT 319
A SAMPLE CONTRACT OF CONTENT OF MORTGAGE AND LOAN 319
CHAPTER 17
COUNTER-TRADE CONTRACTS (PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 321
INTRODUCTION 321
FORMS OF COUNTER-TRADE 321
COMPENSATION TRADE 321
COUNTER-PURCHASE 322
BARTER 322
WHICH CHINESE INSTITUTIONS CAN ENGAGE IN COUNTER-TRADE? 323
CHINA'S POLICIES AND PRACTICES 323
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CONTENTS
CONTRACT OF COUNTER-TRADE 324
CONTRACT FOR BARTER 324
CONTRACT OF COUNTER-PURCHASE 325
CONTRACT FOR COMPENSATION TRADE 326
APPROVAL OF COUNTER-TRADE CONTRACTS 327
SAMPLE CONTRACT 328
A SAMPLE COMPENSATION TRADE CONTRACT 328
PREAMBLE 328
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS 328
CHECKLIST 331
CHAPTER 18
CONTRACTS FOR TRADE MARK ASSIGNMENT AND LICENSING
(PROFESSOR YE JING-SHENG) 333
TRADE MARK PROTECTION IN CHINA 333
REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK 333
FIRST-TO-FILE SYSTEM 333
WHO CAN APPLY FOR REGISTRATION OF A TRADE MARK? 333
WHICH TRADE MARKS ARE REGISTRABLE? 334
TERM OF A REGISTERED TRADE MARK 334
PROTECTION OF WELL-KNOWN TRADE MARKS 334
TRADE MARK ASSIGNMENT CONTRACTS 335
INTRODUCTION 335
CONTENT OF TRADE MARK ASSIGNMENT 335
APPLICATION FOR RECORDING THE ASSIGNMENT CONTRACT 335
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSIGNEE 336
SPECIFIC ISSUES 337
TRADE MARK LICENCE CONTRACT 338
INTRODUCTION 338
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TRADE MARK LICENCE 339
OBLIGATIONS OF THE LICENSOR 340
OBLIGATIONS OF THE LICENSEE 340
QUALITY ASSURANCE 341
RECORDING OF LICENCE CONTRACT 342
SAMPLE CONTRACTS 342
A SAMPLE TRADE MARK LICENCE AGREEMENT 342
A SAMPLE TRADE MARK ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT 347
CHECKLIST 349
CHAPTER 19
BOT CONCESSION CONTRACTS (DR PAUL VOUT) 351
INTRODUCTION 351
FUNCTION AND FORMS OF CONCESSION CONTRACTS 352
STEPS TOWARD A CONCESSION CONTRACT 352
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CONTENTS
FUNCTION 353
FORMS OF BOT CONCESSION CONTRACT 354
RISK TO BE ALLOCATED IN A CONCESSION CONTRACT 354
DELAY 354
COST OVERRUNS 355
CHANGES IN PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN 355
FORCE MAJEURE 356
COMPLETION 358
VOLUME RISK 358
POLITICAL AND LEGAL RISK 358
CHINA'S EXISTING BOT RULES 359
NATIONAL BOT CIRCULAR 360
IMPENDING BOT DECREE - IMPORTANT ISSUES 361
CONTENT OF A BOT CONCESSION CONTRACT 362
SAMPLE CLAUSES 363
THE CONCESSION 363
SAMPLE CLAUSE: DISPUTE RESOLUTION 364
APPROVALS 365
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER 365
CHECKLIST 366
CHAPTER 20
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 367
INTRODUCTION 367
DEFINITION OF "CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS" 368
INTERACTION BETWEEN UCL AND THE CONSTRUCTION LAW 368
BASIC CONTENTS 368
ADDITIONAL CONTENTS 369
PROJECT DIVISION AND SUB-CONTRACTING 369
SUB-CONTRACTING 370
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY 371
MODEL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 371
TENDERING 371
CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS AND PERMITS 377
PROJECT QUALITY 378
LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS CHAPTER 379
CHECKLIST 380
CHAPTER 21
DISPUTE RESOLUTION (PROFESSOR YE FING-SHENG) 381
INTRODUCTION 381
TYPES OF DISPUTE SETTLEMENT 381
CONSULTATION 331
MEDIATION 382
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CONTENTS
ARBITRATION 382
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 383
ARBITRATION LAW 383
BASIC PRINCIPLES 384
THE CHINESE ARBITRATION SYSTEM 385
CHINA INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND TRADE ARBITRATION
COMMISSION ARBITRATION RULES 386
ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS 386
OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS 386
PROVISIONS OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS 387
VALIDITY OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS 387
ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRATION AWARDS 388
JURISDICTION OF THE COURT 389
APPLICABLE LAW 390
SAMPLE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CLAUSE 391
CHAPTER 22
RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES THROUGH LITIGATION
(YI YI WU) 393
INTRODUCTION 393
JUDICIAL SYSTEM 393
COURT STRUCTURE 394
BASIC LEVEL PEOPLE'S COURT 394
INTERMEDIATE PEOPLE'S COURT 394
HIGHER PEOPLE'S COURT 395
THE SUPREME PEOPLE'S COURT 395
JURISDICTION OVER CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES 396
GENERAL PRINCIPLES 396
JURISDICTION BY LEVEL OF COURTS 396
TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 397
EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION 397
SELECTIVE JURISDICTION 397
DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION 397
TRIAL 398
PROCEDURES IN CONTRACTUAL DISPUTE CASES INVOLVING
FOREIGN INTERESTS 399
GENERAL PRINCIPLES 399
JURISDICTION 399
CHOICE OF LAW 400
TIME LIMIT 400
ENFORCEMENT AND JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE 400
CHAPTER 23
REMEDIES UNDER CONTRACT LAW (YI YI WU) 403
INTRODUCTION 403
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CONTENTS
REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT 403
SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE 403
REMEDIAL MEASURES 404
COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES AND LOSSES 406
CHOICE OF REMEDIES 407
MITIGATION 407
ALTERATION OR AVOIDANCE OF CONTRACT 408
ANTICIPATORY REPUDIATION 408
SUBROGATION 409
NULLIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS 409
INDEX 411
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title_sort | china contracts handbook |
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