International Private Law Forum: Theoretical Frontiers, Legislative Discussions, and Judicial Practice

Author: Zhao Xianglin
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is a national-level planning teaching material for the 15th Five-Year Plan in general higher education. The domestic background for its writing is the promulgation of the Unified Contract Law, while the international background is that China has become a member of the WTO. Therefore, the book is based on relevant civil laws such as the General Principles of Civil Law and the Contract Law, references international common legislation and practices, and incorporates the interpretations of the Supreme People's Court. It extensively studies advanced domestic and foreign contract research achievements. The book systematically and comprehensively elaborates on the basic concepts, specific systems, and major principles of the Contract Law, achieving a balance between theory and practice, as well as between fundamentals and cutting-edge developments. The book's narrative structure and framework align closely with the system of the new Contract Law. The entire book is divided into three major sections: Introduction, General Principles, and Specific Analysis. The General Principles section logically explains the entire dynamic process of contracts, from negotiation, formation, effectiveness, performance, modification to remedy, providing in-depth analysis of various concepts, systems, and principles. The Specific Analysis section focuses on 15 named contract types, emphasizing in-depth research and practical application, with a greater emphasis on analyzing and addressing specific situations and detailed issues. In summary, the book strives to provide a comprehensive, accurate, and in-depth explanation of the Contract Law, aiming to contribute to the healthy and orderly development of market transactions, as well as to align with and integrate international common practices.