The aim of this translation is to state the Contract Law ofThe People's Republic, of China in a form which can readily beunderstood by ordinary English readers.This translation brings together in the one place the completetext of the Contract Law, as well as the three Interpretations andthe Guidelines issued since by the Supreme People's Court.The Contract Law of the People's Republic of China is not merelyof domestic but of regional and global significance. Itsdissemination in English, the global language, in a form worthy ofthe original, is highly desirable. This translation aims to be ofthat standard. Its authors hope that will be of value to practisinglawyers, scholars, students and teachers. in China andelsewhere.