China: Construction & Planning

Exploring the legal enforceability of back-to-back payment clauses across multiple jurisdictions, this analysis examines how different countries treat "Pay If Paid" versus "Pay When Paid" provisions in construction contracts. The article reveals critical differences in judicial approaches to risk allocation between contractors and subcontractors when upstream payments are delayed or never materialize.

在国际工程项目中，承包商对工期和费用的索赔几乎是难以避免的常态，而合同通常对索赔程序设置了严格的时效要求。

The plan includes the restructuring of certain departments, adjusting their functions and responsibilities, and creating new State Council agencies.