The objective of this course is to study PRC contract and commercial law in comparison with the international rules of law on international contracts and commercial law. In addition to Chinese contract and commercial law and practice, this course examines fundamental principles of private international law against the rapid development of Chinese and international commercial law and practice. It raises issues relating to the harmonization of Chinese and international contract and commercial law and relevant problems of private international law. Chinese as well as international dispute settlement will be discussed during the course.

Continuous Assessment: 50%

Examination: 50%

Examination Duration: 9 hours