Chinese Civil Code: Impact on E-Commerce Operations | Practical Law
On 28 May 2020, the National People's Congress of China enacted the country's Civil Code (the Code), with effect from 1 January 2021.This Note provides an overview of e-commerce operation related provisions in the Code, including online orders and formation of contracts, the validity of exemption clauses, delivery of goods and services and notice and takedown mechanism, and also provides practical advice on complying with the requirements.