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Subject description

China’s dramatically increasing economic development has established a major presence in the global market since the commencement of its ‘Open Door’ policy in December 1978. An important result of this policy’s implementation was the involvement of foreign direct investment in China’s economic reform. This subject provides an introduction to the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

LLB 360 - Foreign Investment Law in China
LLB3360 - Foreign Investment Law in China

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

Subject coordinators

Lecturers

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Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hour seminar per week

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the legal system of China as it would affect business transactions with foreign investors;
2.
Identify and analyse the legal issues relevant to a foreign investor doing business in China;
3.
Identify and apply the Chinese legislation relevant to the business transactions being negotiated;
4.
Advise on the negotiation of the terms of a contract relevant to a business transaction between a Chinese national and a foreign investor;
5.
Engage in a dispute resolution process in relation to a business transaction with China.

Assessment details

Online Multiple Choice Test

Group Assignment - Mock Contract Negotiation

Class Engagement

Dispute Resolution Project Report

Textbook information

Patricia Blazey and Kay-Wah Chan, Commercial Law of the People’s Republic of China, (Lawbook Co., 2012).

Contact details

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