ALL TEN questions are compulsory and MUST be attempted

1 In relation to the Civil Procedure Law of China:

(a)explain the term exclusive jurisdiction;(2 marks)

(b)state the major legal characteristics of exclusive jurisdiction,in terms of:

(i)the basis of exclusive jurisdiction;and (4 marks)

(ii)the effect of the rule of exclusive jurisdiction.(4 marks)

(10 marks)

2 In relation to the Property Law of China:

(a)explain the term right of lien;(4 marks)

(b)state THREE conditions to be met for a party to claim the right of lien.(6 marks)

(10 marks)

3 In relation to the Labour Contract Law of China:

(a) state the various powers of the labour administration in exercising its supervisory and examining functions;(2 marks)

(b) state any FOUR kinds of situations under which the labour administration may issue administrative orders to an employer for violations of Labour Contract Law.(8 marks)

(10 marks)

4 In relation to the Contract Law of China:

(a)explain the term termination of contract;(2 marks)

(b)explain and distinguish between termination of contract and dissolution of contract.(8 marks)

(10 marks)

5 In relation to the Company Law of China:

(a)state the basic rules regarding the shareholders of:

(i)a general limited liability company;(2 marks)

(ii)a sole-person limited liability company and a wholly state-owned company;and(2 marks)

(b)state the requirements for capital of:

(i)a general limited liability company;(2 marks)

(ii)a sole-person limited liability company;and(2 marks)

(iii)a company with exclusive state-ownership.(2 marks)

(10 marks)