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Study on Jurisdiction Issues in Cross-Border Online Consumer Contracts

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DOI: 10.23977/law.2025.040207 | Downloads: 12 | Views: 341

Author(s)

Zhang Paihao 1

Affiliation(s)

1 School of Law, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, 102488, China

Corresponding Author

Zhang Paihao

ABSTRACT

With the rapid growth of global e-commerce, jurisdiction issues in cross-border online consumer contracts have become increasingly prominent. Determining the appropriate court for resolving disputes, particularly in international transactions, is a critical aspect of conflict resolution. This paper examines the definition of cross-border online consumer contracts and the foundational theories of jurisdiction. It evaluates China's current legal framework and international treaties governing cross-border jurisdiction, highlighting existing challenges and dilemmas. The study further explores ways to improve China's jurisdiction rules for such contracts by strengthening consumer protections, refining jurisdictional standards, and promoting international judicial cooperation. Through case studies, the paper proposes specific recommendations for enhancing jurisdiction rules and envisions future legal developments in this area.

KEYWORDS

Cross-border online consumer contracts, jurisdiction, consumer protection, private international law, cross-border e-commerce, standard form contracts

CITE THIS PAPER

Zhang Paihao. Study on Jurisdiction Issues in Cross-Border Online Consumer Contracts. Science of Law Journal (2025) Vol. 4: 47-53. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/DOI: 10.23977/law.2025.040207.

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