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—— Ping An Property&Casualty Insurance Company of China., Ltd. v. Taixing Transport Machinery Factory Shipbuilding Insurance Contract Subrogation Case Key Word： Safety production liability; Subcontracted work; Hot work; Shipbuilding insurance; Insurer’s recourse Case Summary: Yangzhou COSCO Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "COSCO") signed a "Supply Contract" with Taixing Transport Machinery Factory (hereinafter referred to as

—— Taizhou Hailing District Hengxing Shipyard vs. Mr. Huo, Mr. Guo, and Henan Changtai Container Shipping Co., Ltd. Shipbuilding Contract Dispute Key Word：Advance-funded shipbuilding; Priority of payment; Ship lien; Quality dispute; Mortgage auction Case Summary: In 2014, Mr. Huo entered into a shipbuilding contract with Hengxing Shipyard, stipulating the construction of a bulk cargo ship through the supplied material processing method. After completion

—— Dispute Over Shipbuilding Contract Between China Ping An Property Insurance Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Branch and Yangzhou Longhe Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Key Word： Force majeure; Sudden gale; Burden of proof; Wind-prevention measures; Subrogation claim Case Summary: In August 2019, Yangzhou Longhe Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Longhe"), as the builder, and Hengfa Company, as the owner, entered into a "Shipbuilding Processing Order

Key Word： Maritime injunction; Ship inspection certificate; Ship registration; Lien dispute; Performance deadlock Case Summary: In May 2020, Yuanyi Ship Service Co., Ltd and Meiermeitu Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. entered into a Shipbuilding Contract, stipulating that Meiermeitu Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. would construct a large vessel in 8 months by processing materials. The shipbuilding cost was calculated per ton, with a rate of

This unofficial English translation of the Maritime Code of the People’s Republic of China is published by the Institute of Maritime Law Shanghai Maritime University, to facilitate international exchange and academic research. Unofficial Nature: This English translation is provided for convenience and reference only. It is not legally binding. The Chinese original text shall always prevail in any legal context or practice. Potential Inaccuracies: While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this translation may contain errors, ambiguities, or inaccuracies in terminology, grammar, or expression. The publisher assumes no liability for any consequences arising from the use of this document.

(Adopted at the Fifth Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Fourteenth National People's Congress on September 1, 2023) Article 1 This Law is enacted pursuant to the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China to improve China’s foreign state immunity system and define the jurisdiction of the courts of the People’s Republic of China over civil cases involving a foreign State and its property with a view to protecting the lawful rights and interests of the parties concerned, safeguarding the sovereign equality of States, and promoting friendly exchanges with other countries.