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Force Majeure, China & (And) The Cisg: Is China's New Contract Law A Step In The Right Direction, Donald L. Grace
Force Majeure, China & (And) The Cisg: Is China's New Contract Law A Step In The Right Direction, Donald L. Grace
San Diego International Law Journal
This paper is designed to provide the reader with a general understanding of the force majeure clauses of both the old and new Chinese contract laws and their relation to the CISG. Section II will delve deeper into the Chinese concepts of force majeure and historical and moderns beliefs concerning excuse of performance. Section III will analyze the various provisions that apply to a force majeure event within the FECL, namely Articles 24 and 25, as well as the damage provisions relating to a force majeure event. Section IV will analyze Article 79 of the CISG; provisions pertaining to a …