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Secondly, five typical cases on Chinese courts’ jurisdiction are selected to highlight the development of Chinese judicial practice in respect of consumer contracts, abuse of dominant market position, repeated actions and other matters. Fourthly, two significant decisions on punitive damages of intellectual property are reported.

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Chronology of Practice: Chinese Practice in Private International Law in 2020

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Finally, this survey also covers five recent decisions illustrating Chinese courts’ pro-arbitration attitude towards the uncertainty brought about by contractual clauses referring to both litigation and arbitration. Provisions on punitive damages. Other choices in contracts. Table of Contents. Introduction. Jurisdiction.

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