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The law of the world’s second-largest economy, explained for the people who deal with it: visitors, students, workers, families and investors. How the legal system works, how to enter and stay, how to do business, and where the risks lie. Free articles, organized by subject, growing every week.
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This portal collects material on the law of Mainland China, written for foreigners: those who visit, live, work, study or invest there. It explains laws, institutions, procedures and risks, and it does not give legal advice or opinions on individual cases. Hong Kong and Macao have their own legal systems and Taiwan is outside this collection. Everywhere else on this site, content reflects US law unless a page says otherwise.
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Chinese Law for Foreigners
A first course in the law of Mainland China for foreigners: the sources of law and the role of the Party and the courts, visas and residence permits, foreign investment and company forms, employment and tax, property, marriage and inheritance, trade marks, data and arbitration, and criminal law, exit bans and legal risk.
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Legal documents
31 legal documents in 简体中文 (Chinese (Simplified))
Leases, loan and sale agreements, powers of attorney, family documents, letters and more, ready to fill in and sign, in 简体中文 (Chinese (Simplified)), with the English translation alongside for the other party. PDF and Word. 6 € for a document in the language, 9 € with the English translation. Included in the individual All-Access plan, in the language you choose.
- • 住宅租赁合同
- • 服务合同（自由职业者）
- • 借款合同
- • 保密协议（NDA）
- • 动产买卖合同（含二手车辆）
- • 父母同意子女出境旅行的声明
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These are general templates for use in any country, each with a ‘check in your country’ list. They are not drafted under China law, and they are not legal advice.
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