This course aims to offer a comparative (with common law) introduction to the theories, principles and rules of the Chinese contract law, and their judicial application in resolving civil, particularly commercial, disputes; to lay down a foundation of essential concepts, structures and techniques for advanced research and practice; and to equip students with basic skills of functional comparison, critical thinking and creative use of law.

Final/End-of-semester Examination: The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

Applicable to students admitted before Semester A 2022/23 and in Semester A 2024/25 & thereafter

Students must obtain a minimum mark of 40% in both continuous assessment and examination and an overall mark of 40% in order to pass the course.

Applicable to students admitted from Semester A 2022/23 to Summer Term 2024

Students must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in both continuous assessment and examination and an overall mark of 50% in order to pass the course.