Recent Posts

• Limitation Periods: Malaysian Statutory Bars vs Prescription under the Chinese Civil Code
• Interpretation of Terms: Malaysian Literalism vs Chinese Contextualism
• Vitiating Factors: From Malaysian Undue Influence to Chinese Rules on Exploitation
• Assignment of Rights: Malaysian Statutory Formalities vs. the Chinese Notice System
• Privity of Contract: The Malaysian Common Law Rule vs Chinese Third-Party Rights
• Anticipatory Breach: The Malaysian Right of Election vs the Chinese Defence of Security
• Liquidated Damages: From the Malaysian “Penalty Rule” to Chinese Judicial Adjustment
• Force Majeure vs. Change of Circumstances: Rebalancing the Bargain
• Termination for Convenience: Is It Truly “At Will” Under the Civil Code?
• Pre-Contractual Liability: Culpa in Contrahendo vs. Freedom to Negotiate
• Good Faith: An “Omnipotent” Principle vs. a Reluctant Doctrine
• The Death of Consideration: Implications for Malaysian Lawyers in Chinese Contract Formation