New provisions of the 2021 Civil Code

The "People's Liberation Army and Civil Code of the People's Republic of China" is known as the "Encyclopedia of Social Life". It is the first law named after the code in New China. It occupies a basic position in the legal system and is also the The basic law of market economy.

The "People's Republic of China and Civil Code" has 7 chapters and 1,260 articles. Each chapter is in order of general provisions, property rights, contracts, personality rights, marriage and family, inheritance, tort liability, and supplementary provisions. . The whole article runs through the people-centered development philosophy, focusing on meeting the people's needs for a better life, making clear and detailed provisions on citizens' personal rights, property rights, personality rights, etc., and stipulating liability for infringement, and clarifying when rights are weakened, diminished, or infringed. The right to request and relief, etc., embodies the full protection of people’s rights and is known as the “Declaration of People’s Rights in the New Era.”

On May 28, 2020, the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress voted to adopt the "People's Republic of China and the Civil Code", which will come into effect on January 1, 2021. The Marriage Law, Inheritance Law, General Principles of Civil Law, Adoption Law, Guarantee Law, Contract Law, Property Law, Tort Liability Law, and General Principles of Civil Law are abolished at the same time.

Legal basis: "The People's Republic of China and the Civil Code"

Article 1 is to protect the legitimate rights and interests of civil subjects, adjust civil relations, maintain social and economic order, and adapt to China's This law is formulated in accordance with the requirements of the development of socialism with characteristics, the promotion of core socialist values, and the Constitution.

Article 2 The civil law regulates the personal and property relations between natural persons, legal entities and unincorporated organizations who are equal subjects.

Article 1,259 The terms "above", "below", "within" and "expiration" mentioned in the Civil Code include the original number; the terms "dissatisfied", "exceeded", "Other than" does not include the original number.

Article 1,260 This law shall come into effect on January 1, 2021. "Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China", "Succession Law of the People's Republic of China", "General Principles of the People's Republic of China and Civil Law", "Adoption Law of the People's Republic of China", " "Guarantee Law of the People's Republic of China", "Contract Law of the People's Republic of China", "Property Law of the People's Republic of China", "Tort Liability Law of the People's Republic of China", " * and the General Provisions of the Civil Law shall be repealed at the same time.