The current coronavirus situation has a considerable impact on businesses. Many companies in the PRC, but as a result of global supply chain also abroad, may not be able to duly perform their contractual obligations on time. They face the question whether such failure of duly performing contractual obligations leads to a breach of contract and respective liabilities or whether such liabilities may be exempted under the legal concept of force majeure. This article discusses the application of force majeure under Chinese law.