The past two decades have witnessed increased levels of private homeownership and domestic protest in China, despite a growing economy and rising living standards. This course aims to introduce contemporary and modern perceptions of private property from legislative, economic and sociological perspectives. Content-wise, it depicts land tenure system, housing reform, real estate development, rural land transfer, property management and land grabs etc. It also analyses the legislative framework concerning real property in China, including relevant legislation at national and local levels. In a nutshell, the course will equip the students a good knowledge of legal issues underlying the public and private properties in China.

Exam: The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

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

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

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 coursework and examination and an overall mark of 40% in order to pass the course.