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Part 4: Signing in to the digital age<\/b><\/h4>\r\n

China has been fast ascending in the world of business, with technological advances that are said to rival Silicon Valley. With the booming business and growth in China\u2019s Growth Domestic Product, foreign trade has accounted for nearly 40% of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With a growing, prominent global economy, China\u2019s Electronic Signature Law has greatly increased the efficiency possibilities of business transactions. This cuts down on time and resources used to complete a business transaction, allowing trade to continue smoothly. Since 2004, E-signatures have been legally recognised in China under The PRC Electronic Signature Law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Read on to learn more about the legal compliance for electronic signatures in China specifically, and watch out for more in this series on Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, New Zealand, Australia, UK, Cayman Islands, and BVI.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Photo by Adi Constantin on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n

China\u2019s Electronic Signature Requirements\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

The use of electronic signatures is under the Electronic Signature Law. China adopts an open Electronic Signature legal model.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

<\/span>Use Cases for E-sign<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

Instances where e-signatures are generally considered appropriate:<\/p>\r\n