A Comparative Analysis of Policing Consumer Contracts in China and the EU

This book seeks to fill a gap in the existing literature by describing the formulation, interpretation and enforcement of the rules on consumer contracts in China and the EU, and by mapping key similarities and differences. The study addresses selected issues regarding consumer contracts: sources of law in the two jurisdictions are first discussed to set the scene. Afterwards, one preliminary issue - how to define the concept of a consumer contract - and two substantive topics - unfair terms and withdrawal rights - are dealt with. Apart from the descriptive analysis, the book also provides possible explanations for these comparative findings, and argues that the differences in consumer contract rules can be primarily attributed to a disparity of markets. The book offers a valuable resource, particularly for researchers and practitioners in the fields of private law and comparative law.

Offers extensive information on Chinese consumer contract law Addresses the formulation and interpretation of Chinese and EU rules on consumer contracts, and demonstrates the enforcement of the rules Presents the differences between Chinese and EU consumer laws, which may be ascribed to the disparity of markets, and offers a fresh perspective to benefit scholars' comparative legal researches

Inhalt
Foreword.- Preface.- Introduction.- Sources of Consumer Contract Law.- The Concept of Consumer Contract.- Unfair Terms.- Withdrawal Rights.- Conclusions.- Relevant Documents.- Bibliography.