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This paper aims to discuss the general aspects of the Chinese law on international technology transfer contracts. Generally speaking, China has relatively detailed legislation with regard to technology contracts. Chapter 18 of the Chinese Contract Law Act provides the rights and duties of the parties to the various types of technology contracts, which are more scrutinized by the Chinese Supreme Court’s Official Interpretation. As to the introduction of foreign technologies into China, the Ordinance for Import and Export of Technology and related regulations controls it with details. the Ordinance can be viewed clear enough to secure legal stability and foreseeability in application thereof to real transactions. It would be desirable for Korea to have a legislation on technology contracts making reference to the Chinese Contract Law Act. The Chinese law on technology contracts, especially the regulations on importation of foreign technologies need to be improved. Consistency and compatibility between the provisions of the Contract Law Act including the judicial Interpretation and the provisions of the Ordinance should be enhanced to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding. Eventually it would be hopeful that the Chinese legislation on this area meets the global standards by eliminating the covered or uncovered discrimination against foreigners.