In China, where condominium is the predominant form of housing due to the scarcity of urban land and high population density, the management of condominium schemes is chaotic because of a lack of a proper legal framework with regard to the appointment and functions of managing agents. In view of...

This article examines the significance of the new Chinese Property Code from a comparative perspective. The new code aims to tackle intractable disputes that its outdated property law regime faces by elevating private property rights and providing a clear demarcation of property rights. This...

This article identifies the problems and malfunctions of the Chinese apartment ownership regime that necessitates its formalization. The benefits of formalizing the apartment ownership, such as resolution of the social housing problem, and establishment of the mortgage-backed real estate market,...

Carbon emissions from end-use energy consumption have been increasing for a long time and have become a major factor in the growth of regional carbon emissions, which has attracted widespread attention. The complex geographic-related climate situation and various development levels have created...

Restaurants have traditionally operated offline only, but food delivery platforms induce their online encroachment. In practice, consumers who share digital coupons offered by the platforms (e.g., Uber Eats and Meituan) in social networks (e.g., Facebook, Twitter and WeChat) will be rewarded for...

This article explores the implications for, and development of, private property law in the PRC and its connection to the growth of the nascent Chinese human rights system. It evaluates the vitality of newly emerging human rights trends, reviews their historic, legal, and social backgrounds, and...

The purpose of this article is threefold. First, it aims to present the features of the current land registration system, including the historical and social context in which the system operates. Second, drawing on empirical observations, it attempts to provide a preliminary assessment of...