China Regulations Primed to Advance Electronic Documents Use

China’s revision of its Maritime Law which took effect 1 May 2026 not only ushered in enhancements of parties’ rights and obligations in maritime activities but also clarified the legal status for electronic records to bring it in alignment with the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR).

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