China Law in One Minute presents one-minute insight into an aspect of Chinese law and Chinese society.
In China Law in One Minute, a column of China Justice Observer, we will enrich the content of this column at a rate of 1,000 new posts every year, so as to cover all aspects of Chinese law and society.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
If you are required to pay a deposit or make a prepayment before you can get the goods delivered by Chinese suppliers, then you need to beware of moral hazard. The best way is to find a trustworthy company and sign a good contract.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You can claim debt recovery from its shareholders. Normally, due to the very nature of companies (legal persons), it is very difficult for you to claim debt recovery from a Chinese company’s shareholders. Once the company is canceled, however, you will have opportunities to do so.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You are entitled to unilaterally terminate a contract with a Chinese company only if the conditions for rescission as agreed in the contract or under Chinese law mature. Otherwise, you can only terminate the contract with the consent of the other party.
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
National People’s Congress is the highest organ of state power in China.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
Yes, as of December 31, 2020, there are more than 522,000 lawyers in China.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
Chinese prisoners eat staple food, vegetables, cooking oil, meat, soy products, and egg fish and shrimp. They can also buy other food at the supermarket in the prison.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
In China, a person who commits a crime may be sentenced to eight types of punishments, of which five types of punishments are principal punishments and three types of punishments are supplementary punishments.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You should first determine whether you are the heir to the money in the bank account of your deceased parent. If you have an inheritance right to the money, you can ask the bank to pay the part inherited by you.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
If the owner of a bank account dies, his/her heirs can get the money in the bank account.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Most of the foreign arbitral awards are enforceable in China. In 2019, the foreign arbitral awards are recognized and enforced, with a success rate of 87.5%. In 2018, the success rate is 87.5% too.