商务合同的翻译(revised)
❖ This contract shall come into force after the signatures by the authorized representatives of both parties.
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（一）根据不同的专业来确定词义。
1）The premium rates vary with differed interests insured.
2）If the buyer fails to pay any account when due, the buyer shall be liable to pay the seller overdue interest on such unpaid amount.
债权人 通过友好协商
★ Limited Liability Company 有限责任公司
★ Incorporated company 股份有限公司 3
商务合同的基础知识 合同英语的词汇特点及翻译要点 合同英语的句法特点及翻译要点
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❖ This contract is made out in two originals，each copy written in Chinese and English languages，both texts being equally valid. In case of any divergence of interpretation，the Chinese text shall prevail．
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签订合同 起草合同
draw up/ make out a contract sign /enter into/ land a contract/ covenant
批准合同 执行合同
approve a contract implement / carry out a contract
违反合同 取消合同 合同生效
e.g. They decided to settle the dispute by arbitration. 他们决定通过仲裁解决争议。
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❖Байду номын сангаасForce majeure: an unexpected and unavoidable
event that causes or allows a contract to be changed or cancelled if it has a force majeure clause. (不可抗力）
3）The articles of our immediate interest are your “CHON-HOI” brand Agricultural Washing Machines.
❖ 第一句出自保险业，意思是“被保险的货物”； ❖ 第二句源于国际贸易，意思是“一方由于未能支付到期的应付款项而向
❖ 根据这一定义，合同是一种承诺，违反承诺可以得到法律 救助，在某种意义上，法律将履行该承诺看作是一种补偿。 综上可见，合同是平等主体之间设立的确定民事权利和义 务的法律协议。
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❖ 二、分类
❖ 根据当事人之间的权利和义务关系，主要分为：
International Sale of Goods (销售或购货) International Technology Transfer (技术转让) Sino-foreign Joint Ventures (合资或合营) Engineering Projects (工程) Compensation Trade (补偿贸易)
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❖ 商业合同 合同号:______________ 日期:________________ 买 方:______________________________________________________ ________________ 电报:_______________________________电 传:________________________ 卖 方:______________________________________________________ ________________ 电报:_______________________________电 传:_______________________ 按本合同条款，买方同意购入、卖方同意出售下述货品，谨此签约。
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第二节 合同英语的词汇特点 及翻译要点
❖ 商务合同属于庄重文体，用词极其考究，具有特定性 和严肃的风格。总体上看，合同的词汇特点体现在以 下两大方面：
❖ 一、用词专业，具有法律意味（professional or legal）
❖ 二、用词正式、准确（formal and accurate）
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❖ 本合同将在双方授权代表签字后正式生效。
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一、概念
❖ A contract is an agreement, which legally binds the parties concerned.
❖ 在由Steven H. Gifts编著的“Law Dictionary”中， contract被定义为 “a promise, or a set of promises, for breach of which the law gives remedy, or the performance of the which the law in some way recognize as a duty.”
这些专业或法律术语的语义相对固定单一，通常无法用其他词语代替， 任何人在任何情况下都必须对它们作同一解释。
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❖ Arbitration : the settling of a dispute by means of
a neutral third party rather than by a court of law. 仲裁（通过中立的第三方不通过法庭解决纠纷）
版权侵犯 专利侵权 侵犯商标权, 商标冒用 违反合同 侵犯自由
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❖ （三）注意一些以here、there或where等作前缀的副词
❖ 这些虚词的使用使得句子简练、严谨，显示出该类语言正规、严 肃、权威等文体特征。
❖ 一个简单的理解方法：here代表this，即“本文件 (合同,协定等); ❖ there代表that，即“另外的文件 (合同,协定等) ; ❖ where代表what/which
to demand an indemnity for the delayed payment 因延期付款要求赔偿
Money demanded by a victorious nation at the end of a war as a condition of peace is an indemnity.
break/ deviate/ go back on a contract/go against/ a breach of contract cancel the contract
come into effect/ force
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★legal entity
法人
★ article of the contract 合同规定
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从结构上看，国际商务合同一般包含如下四个部分[1]
❖ （一）合同名称（Title）：即合同标题，表明合同的内容和性质。 ❖ （二）前文（Preamble）：前言即合同总则，其主要内容有： ❖ Number of the Contract 合同号码；Date of Signing 签约日期； ❖ Signing Parties 签约当事人；Place of Signing 签约地点； ❖ Each Party’s Authority 当事人的合法依据； ❖ Recitals of Whereas Clause 缔约缘由 ❖ （三）正文（Main Body）： ① 定义条款 （Definition clause) ② 一般条款（General terms and conditions) ❖ （四）约尾（the tail) ① 结尾语（Concluding sentence）包括合同的份数、使用的文字和效力等 ② 签名 （Signature） ③ 盖印 （Seal）
❖ In order to cover our order, we have arranged with Dalian Branch, the Bank of China, a credit for USD 86 000.
❖ 为支付我方订货货款，我方已委托中国银行大连分行开 立86 000美元的信用证。
★ two originals of the contract 两份合同正本
★ the copy of our contract 合同副本
★ the Contract Price
合同造价
★ debtor
债务人
★creditor
★ through amicable consultation/negotiation
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按照格式的繁简程度的不同，国际商务合同可以分为：
正式合同（Contract） 协议书（Agreement） 确认书（Confirmation） 备忘录（Memorandum） 定单（Order）
在合同签订和履行过程中，当事人之间往来的信函、电子邮件、电报也 是合同的组成部分，同样具有一定的法律效力。
另一方支付的利息”； ❖ 第三句属于营销业,应译成“对什么产品、品牌感兴趣”。
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❖ （二）注意合同本身的术语
合同自身也有大量具有法律特性的合同术语。 比 如 ， “ 权 利 和 义 务 ” （ rights and obligations) 、 “ 仲
裁”( arbitration）、“终止”（termination）、“不可抗 力”（force majeure）、“管辖”（jurisdiction）等。
商务翻译(5)--合同和协议的翻译
(a) [Tn] take (sth. offered) willingly 欣然接受（他人提供的 事物）
(c) [Tn] receive (sth./sb.) as adequate or suitable 接收, 收取 （某事物）; 接受（某事物[某人]）
求同型近义词
与求异型近义词相反，求同型近义词所追求的效果 不是为表达各次之间的差别意义，而是为了表达它 们的共同意义。
e.g.1 This agreement is made and entered into on April 16, 2007 by and between Party A and Party B.
本合约由甲方和乙方于2007年4月16日达成。 e.g.2 On the expiry of the validity term of contract, the contract shall automatically become null and void. 有效期满后，本合同自动失效
合同
Contract
约首
Preamble
正文
Body
约尾
Witness Clause
订约日期 订约双方 约首
Date of Signing Signing Parties
双方合法依据 Each Party’s Authority
订约地点 订约缘由 Place of Signing Recitals of “Whereas” Clause
e.g.
在乙方的要求之下，甲方
同意派遣技术人员帮助乙方安装设备。 At the request of Part B, Part A agrees to send technicians to assist Part B to install the equipment. e.g. 在加工贸易中，生产方对原材料和产成品都 没有所有权。 In processing transactions, the manufactures never have title either to the materials or the finished products.
商务合同的翻译(revised)
Contracts for International Leasing Affairs (租赁)
Contracts for Sino-foreign Credits and Loans (信贷)
Contracts for International Build-Operate-Transfer (建设,运营,
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Case 2
❖ Claims: ❖ Within 45 days after the arrival of the goods at
the destination, should the quality, Specifications or quantity be found not in conformity with the stipulations of the contract except those claims for which the insurance company or the owners of the vessel are liable, the Buyers shall, have the right on the strength of the inspection certificate issued by the C.C.I.C and the relative documents to claim for compensation to the Sellers
商务合同的翻译
商务合同的翻译1-甲方与乙方本合同由甲方（以下简称“甲方”）和乙方（以下简称“乙方”）共同缔结。
甲方和乙方在本合同中统称为“双方”。
2-合同内容本合同内容包括但不限于以下条款：合同目的、产品或服务描述、价格和支付条件、交付方式和时间、保修和售后支持、违约责任、争议解决、合同变更和终止等。
3-合同目的本合同的目的是明确双方在商务合作中的权利和义务，确保双方共同的利益，并促进合作顺利进行。
4-产品或服务描述本章节详细列出了商务合作涉及的产品或服务的具体描述，包括规格、数量、质量要求等。
5-价格和支付条件本章节规定了双方商定的产品或服务的价格及支付方式、期限等相关条款。
6-交付方式和时间本章节说明了产品或服务的交付方式和时间安排，包括运输方式、交付地点、提货时间等。
7-保修和售后支持本章节详细描述了甲方提供的产品或服务的保修期限、范围和售后支持条款。
8-违约责任本章节列明了双方在合同履行过程中的违约责任和法律责任。
9-争议解决本章节规定了双方在合同履行过程中发生争议时的解决方式，包括仲裁、法院管辖等。
10-合同变更和终止本章节规定了双方在合同履行过程中如需变更或终止合同的程序和条件。
附件：本文档附带以下附件：1-附件一：产品清单2-附件二：技术规格说明书3-附件三：相关协议和批准文件法律名词及注释：1-乙方：商务合同中的第二方，也即合同的另一方。
2-甲方：商务合同中的第一方，也即合同的一方。
3-违约责任：合同一方未履行合同条款所造成的损害赔偿责任。
4-仲裁：通过仲裁机构解决争议的一种方式，对双方争议进行公正的调解和裁决。
5-法院管辖：争议无法通过协商、仲裁解决时，可通过法院诉讼方式处理。
全文结束。
商务合同的英文
商务合同的英文Commercial ContractThis Commercial Contract (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on [insert date] (the “Effective Date”), by and between [insert name] (“Party A”), [insert address, registration number, and legal representative] and [insert name] (“Party B”), [insert address, registration number, and legal representative].1. Purpose and Scope of AgreementParty A and Party B agree to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of establishing a business relationship and to define the terms and conditions under which they will conduct business. This Agreement shall apply to all business dealings between Party A and Party B.2. Definitions“Intellectual Property” means any patents, registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, domain names, service marks, copyright and related rights, moral rights, design rights, utility models, database rights, trade secrets, know-how, and any other similar rights or obligations whether registered or not.“Product(s)” means the goods and/or services that P arty B agrees to provide to Party A.“Territory” means [insert designated geographical area].3. Obligations of Party AParty A shall:a. Engage Party B to provide the Product(s) according to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and provide Party B with all necessary information and assistance to perform its obligations under this Agreement.b. Pay Party B according to the payment schedule set forth in this Agreement.c. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.d. Not engage in any business relationship with any third party that competes with Party B in the sale of the Products during the Term of this Agreement.4. Obligations of Party BParty B shall:a. Provide the Product(s) in accordance with the specifications, delivery times, and quality standards set forth in this Agreement.b. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.c. Not engage in any activity that interferes with Party A’s rights under this Agreement.d. Warrant that the Product(s) are free from any Intellectual Property infringement.5. PaymentParty A agrees to pay Party B the amount specified in this Agreement in accordance with the payment schedule set forth in this Agreement.6. Term and Terminationa. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until [insert term] unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.b. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party in the event of a material breach by the other Party of any of its obligations under this Agreement.c. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, all outstanding invoices shall become immediately due and payable, and Party B shall submit a final invoice to Party A.7. ConfidentialityBoth Parties agree that any information provided by one Party to the other Party in connection with this Agreement shall be kept confidential and shall not be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party, except as required by law.8. Governing Law and JurisdictionThis Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People’s Republic of China. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved through amicable negotiation. If the Parties fail to reach a resolution, the disputes shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the rules of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (“CIETAC”).9. Entire AgreementThis Agreement (including its schedules and exhibits) constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions between the Parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.10. Amendment and WaiverThis Agreement may only be amended or modified in writing signed by both Parties. No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.11. CounterpartsThis Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and enforceable against the Parties, provided that all counterparts together shall constitute one instrument.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date.Party A:Signature:Printed Name:Title:Party B:Signature:Printed Name:Title:。
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三、语言特色
多用某些特殊用语 1) WHEREAS 鉴于 P197
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Indemnity n. a promise to protect someone from money lost or goods damaged; repayment for this； An insurance contract that promises to pay for the replacement or repair of lost of damaged goods 赔偿的保证；赔偿金；赔偿物
e.g. to arrange an ~ against loss 办理损失赔偿 to demand an ~ for the delayed payment 因延期付款要求赔偿
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Money demanded by a victorious nation at the end of a war as a condition of peace is an ~.
多用成双成对的同义词
1）This Agreement made and entered into by and between ABC Co. and XYZ Co.
ABC 公司和XYZ公司双方签订本协议。 2）All documents, letters, telegrams and
telexes interchanged between both parties before the signing of the Contract shall become null and void automatically from the date on which the Contract comes into force.
合同翻译
英语商务合同的翻译一．商务合同的定义“商务合同”（Commercial Contracts or Business Contracts）的概念，美国法学博士Karla C. Shippey 给的释义为：“A Commercial Contract, in simplest terms, is merely an agreement made by two or more parties for the purpose of transacting business”(Karla, 1991:1) 国际商务合同是保证国际商务合同顺利进行的法律文件。
一般意义上讲，国际商务合同涉及两国或两国以上业务的合同。
我国国家法律规定一切正式合同均采用书面形式。
现行国际商务合同的主要种类有：货物销售，技术转让，合资合作经营企业，补偿贸易，工程承包，涉外劳务，国际运输，保险，金融，商务代理等合同二．商务合同的种类1）商品交易方面国际货物买卖合同Contract for International Sale of Goods成套设备进出口合同Set Equipment Import and Export Contract包销合同Exclusive Sales Contract委托代理合同Agency by Mandate Contract寄售合同Consignment Contract易货贸易合同Barter Trade Contract仓储保管合同Warehouse Keeping Contract补偿贸易合同Compensation Trade Contract2) 国际合作方面国际工程承包合同International Project Contract工程合作合同Construction Cooperation Contract国际劳务合作合同International Service Cooperation Contract来料来样加工合同Contract of Commission Processing承揽合同Contract of Project加工装配合同Assembling Contract船舶修理合同Ship Repair Contract技术开发合同Technology Development Contract技术合作合同Technology Cooperation Contract技术引进合同Technology Acquisition Contract技术转让合同Technology Transfer Contract技术咨询合同Technology Consultant Contract技术使用许可合同License Contract of the Technology Use专利许可实施合同Patent License Execution Contract商标专利转让合同Trademark Patent Transfer Contract3) 外国投资方面中外合资经营企业合同Chinese-Foreign Joint Venture Contract中外合作经营企业合同Chinese-Foreign Contractual Enterprise Contract中外合作勘探开发自然资源合同Chinese-Foreign Cooperative Exploitation of the NaturalResources Contract合作生产合同Cooperative Production Contract专利、商标、技术诀窍转让合同Patent，Trademark，Technological Know-how TransferContract4) 金融方面政策调整贷款合同Government Adjusted Loan Contract行业贷款合同Trade Loan Contract商业信用贷款合同Commercial Credit Loan Contract出口信用贷款合同Export Credit Loan Contract补偿贸易贷款合同Compensation Trade Loan Contract引进技术贷款合同Technology Acquisition Loan Contract进口设备贷款合同Import of Equipment Loan Contract基建工程项目贷款合同Construction Project Loan Contract开发基金贷款合同Development Fund Loan Contract专项贷款合同Special Item Loan Contract5) 租赁和保险方面国际租赁合同International Leasing Contract涉外担保合同Foreign Warranty Contract涉外保险合同Foreign Insurance Contract6) 运输方面国际海上货物运输合同International Marine Cargo Transportation Contract铁路货物运输合同International Railway Transportation Contract公路运输合同International Road Transportation Contract航空运输合同International Air Freight Contract邮政运输合同International Post Transportation Contract管道运输合同International Pipe Transportation Contract集装箱运输合同International Container Transportation Contract7) 其他方面合同保证合同Guarantee Contract外企劳动合同Foreign-owed Enterprise Labour Contract涉外培训合同Foreign Training Contract国际广告合同International Advertising Contract仲裁合同Arbitration Contract经营管理合同Management Contract三．商务合同的结构（The Structure of Contract）以课本p210页合同为例1. Preamble/ Head 约首/前文Date and place of signing 订约日期和地点Signing parties and their nationalities, principal place of business or residence addresses 合同当事人及其国籍、主营业所或住所Each party’s authority 当事人合法依据eg. This Joint Venture Contract is made between AA corporation, a legal person incorporated and duly existing under the laws of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter called “Party A”)…本合资企业合同依照中华人民共和国法律成立并存在的法人实体AA公司（以下称“甲方”）a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of …按当地法律组织并存在的…Recitals or WHEREAS clause 订约缘由/说明条款The Seller and the Buyer agree to conclude this Contract subject to the terms and conditions stated below.2. Body 本文Definition clause 定义条款Property means property, assets, interests and rights of every description, wherever situated.Basic conditions 基本条款—品质规格条款、数量条款、包装条款、价格条款、商检条款、装运条款、保险条款、支付条款General terms and conditions 一般条款Duration 合同有效期Termination 合同的终止Force Majeure 不可抗力Assignment 合同的让与transfer negotiation devisionArbitration 仲裁Governing law 适用的法律Jurisdiction 诉讼管辖Notice 通知手续Amendments 合同修改Others 其他Witness clause/ Tail 结尾条款—文字、文字效力，正文份数、附件及其效力，签名The language in which the contract is written, validity of the contract and signature This Contract is made out in two originals, each copy written in Chinese and English languages, both texts being equally valid. In case of any divergence of interpretation, the Chinese shall prevail.本合同正文一式两份，分别以中文和英文书写，两种文本具有同等效力。
商务合同的汉英翻译
• 3）商务合同的种类 • 时间：长期合同、中期合同、短期合同、 年度合同、季度合同、月份合同、临时 合同。 • 当事人的数目：双边合同和多边合同 • 文本形式：表格式合同、条纹式合同、 表格条纹结合式合同 • 内容：购销合同、来料加工合同、补偿 贸易合同、财产保险合同等等。
三）商务合同的语言特点
• 原文：如果一方未行使或延迟行使其在 本合同项下的某种权利，不构成该方对 此项权利的放弃，如果该方已经行使或 者部分行使某项权利，并不妨碍其在将 来再次行使此项权利。
• 译文：Either Party’s failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right,power or privilege under this contract shall not operate as a waiver thereof and any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege shall not preclude the exercise of any other right ,power or privilege.
商务合同的文本形式
• 商务合同的文本形式大致有三类： • 1. 表格式 • 2.条文式 • 3.表格条文结合式合同
商务合同的文本格式
• 商务合同的文本格式有四部分组成： 1.合同名称 Title 2.约首Preamble 1) Date of signing 2) Signing parties 3) Each party’s authority (当事人的合法依据） 4）Place of signing 5) Recitals or WHEREAS clause (定约缘由）
商务英语合同范本中高频的英语单词
商务英语合同范本中高频的英语单词在商务活动中，合同是保障各方权益、明确责任义务的重要文件。
而商务英语合同范本中，有一些高频出现的单词，它们对于准确理解和撰写合同起着关键作用。
接下来，让我们一同来探索这些高频单词。
首先，“agreement”这个词可谓是商务合同中的常客。
它的意思是“协议；同意；一致”。
在合同中，通常用于表示双方达成的某种约定或共识，例如“This agreement is made between Party A and Party B”（本协议由甲方和乙方订立。
）“contract”也是不可或缺的高频词，意为“合同；契约”。
比如，“The contract stipulates the terms and conditions of the transaction”（该合同规定了交易的条款和条件。
）“obligation”常用来表达“义务；责任”。
在合同里，明确各方的义务是至关重要的，“Each party has the obligation to fulfill the terms of the contract”（各方都有履行合同条款的义务。
）“liability”这个单词表示“责任；债务；负债”。
例如，“The company shall bear no liability for any losses arising from force majeure”（公司对因不可抗力造成的任何损失不承担责任。
）“performance”指“履行；执行；性能”。
“The performance of the contract is subject to certain conditions”（合同的履行取决于某些条件。
）“breach”常被用于“违约；违反”的意思。
“In case of breach of contract, the defaulting party shall be liable for damages”（若有违约情况，违约方应承担损害赔偿责任。
Unit12 商务合同翻译
The shipper shall be liable for all damage caused by such goods to the ship and/or cargo on board.
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限定时间 英译与时间有关的文字，都应非常严格慎重 地处理，因为合同对时间的要求是准确无 误。所以英译起止时间时，常用以下结构 来限定准确的时间。
3. 专用词的表达 如：本协议书于上面所签定的日期由双方根 据各自的法律签定，开始执行，特立此据。
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In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused the Agreement to be executed on the day and yeat first before written in accordance with their respective laws.
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三、语言特色
多用某些特殊用语 Witnesses 兹约定 WHEREAS 鉴于, Indemnity n.赔偿的保证；赔偿金；赔偿物, e.g. to arrange an ~ against loss
办理损失赔偿 to demand an ~ for the delayed payment
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Party B shall ship the goods within one month of the date of signing this Contract, i.e. not later than December 15. 本合同签字之日一个月内，即不迟于12月15日， 你方须将货物装船。 ---include 的相应形式 This credit expires till January 1(inclusive) for negotiation in Beijing. (or:This credit expires till and including January 1 for negotiation in Beijing.) 本证在北京议付，有效期至1月1日
商务合同的汉英翻译
商务合同的汉英翻译商务合同汉英翻译样稿Contract for Commercial TransactionsThis contract (hereinafter referred to as "the Contract") is entered into on the __ [date] by and between __ [Party A] and __ [Party B] (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Parties" or individually as "Party").Whereas the Parties intend to establish a mutually beneficial business relationship, and in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:Article 1: Basic Information of the PartiesParty A:Name: ________________________________Address: ______________________________Tel. No.: ______________________________Legal Representative: ___________________Party B:Name: ________________________________Address: ______________________________Tel. No.: ______________________________Legal Representative: ___________________Article 2: Identity, Rights, Obligations, Performance, Term, and Breach2.1 Party A's identity, rights, obligations, performance, term, and breach:Identity: _______________________________Rights: __________________________________Obligations: _____________________________Performance: _____________________________Term: ___________________________________Breach: _________________________________2.2 Party B's identity, rights, obligations, performance, term, and breach:Identity: _______________________________Rights: __________________________________Obligations: _____________________________Performance: _____________________________Term: ___________________________________Breach: _________________________________Article 3: Compliance with Chinese Laws and RegulationsBoth Parties shall abide by the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China concerning this Contract and its implementation.Article 4: Clear Identification of the Parties' Rights and ObligationsBoth Parties shall have the right to perform their respective obligations according to the terms of this Contract and shall be obligated to act honestly and in good faith.Article 5: Clear Legal Effectiveness and EnforceabilityThis Contract shall have legal force and be enforceable in accordance with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China.Article 6: Other Provisions6.1 Any amendments or modifications to this Contract shall be made in writing and be duly signed by both Parties.6.2 Any disputes arising from or in connection with this Contract shall be resolved through friendly consultation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through consultation, either party may submit the dispute to the court of competent jurisdiction.6.3 This Contract is executed in two counterparts, each in Chinese and English, with equal legal force.6.4 This Contract shall come into effect on the date of its signing by both Parties and shall remain valid until the completion of all obligations specified under this Contract.In witness whereof, the Parties have executed this Contract as of the date first written above.[Signature of Party A] [Signature of Party B][Name of legal representative] [Name of legal representative]。