CONTRACT LAW OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA（4）

第十五章 承揽合同 Chapter Fifteen: Contracts of Hired Works
第二百五十一条承揽合同是承揽人按照定作人的要求完成工作，交付工作成果，定作人给付报酬的合同。
Article 251 Definition of Contract of Hired Work 　　A contract of hired work is a contract whereby the hiree completes certain work as required by the hirer and delivers the work product, and the hirer pays the remuneration.
承揽包括加工、定作、修理、复制、测试、检验等工作。
Hired works include works such as processing, custom-made work, repair, reproduction, testing, and inspection, etc.
第二百五十二条承揽合同的内容包括承揽的标的、数量、质量、报酬、承揽方式、材料的提供、履行期限、验收标准和方法等条款。
Article 252 Terms of Contract of Hired Work 　　A contract of hired work includes terms such as the subject matter of hire, quantity, quality, remuneration, method of hire, supply of materials, time of performance, standard applicable to and method of acceptance inspection, etc.
第二百五十三条承揽人应当以自己的设备、技术和劳力，完成主要工作，但当事人另有约定的除外。
Article 253 Use of Hiree’s Own Resources; Delegation of Main Task Subject to Consent 　　The hiree shall use its own equipment, skills and labor to complete the main tasks, except otherwise agreed by the parties.
承揽人将其承揽的主要工作交由第三人完成的，应当就该第三人完成的工作成果向定作人负责；未经定作人同意的，定作人也可以解除合同。
Where the hiree has delegated a main task of the hired work to a third person for completion, it shall be responsible to the hirer for the work product completed thereby; if the delegation was not approved by the hirer, the hirer may also terminate the contract.
第二百五十四条承揽人可以将其承揽的辅助工作交由第三人完成。承揽人将其承揽的辅助工作交由第三人完成的，应当就该第三人完成的工作成果向定作人负责。
Article 254 Delegation of Ancillary Task by Hiree 　　The hiree may delegate any ancillary task of the hired work to a third person for completion. Where the hiree delegated any ancillary task of the hired work to a third person for completion, it shall be responsible to the hirer for the work product completed thereby.
第二百五十五条承揽人提供材料的，承揽人应当按照约定选用材料，并接受定作人检验。
Article 255 Materials Supplied by Hiree Subject to Inspection 　　Where the hiree is to supply the materials, it shall select the materials in accordance with the contract and shall make such materials available for inspection by the hirer.
第二百五十六条定作人提供材料的，定作人应当按照约定提供材料。承揽人对定作人提供的材料，应当及时检验，发现不符合约定时，应当及时通知定作人更换、补齐或者采取其他补救措施。
Article 256 Hiree’s Timely Inspection of Materials Supplied by Hirer 　　Where the hirer is to supply the materials, it shall supply the materials in accordance with the contract. The hiree shall timely inspect the materials supplied by the hirer, and where non-compliance is discovered, it shall timely instruct the hirer to replace or supplement the materials or otherwise cure the non-compliance.
承揽人不得擅自更换定作人提供的材料，不得更换不需要修理的零部件。
The hiree may not replace the materials supplied by the hirer without authorization, and may not replace any component which does not require repair.
第二百五十七条承揽人发现定作人提供的图纸或者技术要求不合理的，应当及时通知定作人。因定作人怠于答复等原因造成承揽人损失的，应当赔偿损失。
Article 257 Hiree’s Remedies in Case of Hirer’s Delay in Responding 　　Where the hiree discovers that the drawings or technical requirements provided by the hirer are unreasonable, it shall timely notify the hirer. Where the hiree sustains any loss due to reasons such as the hirer’s delay in responding, etc., the hirer shall pay damages.
第二百五十八条定作人中途变更承揽工作的要求，造成承揽人损失的，应当赔偿损失。
Article 258 Hirer Responsible for Its Change of Requirements 　　Where the hirer changed its requirements for the hired work while the work was under way, thereby causing loss to the hiree, the hirer shall indemnify the hiree.
第二百五十九条承揽工作需要定作人协助的，定作人有协助的义务。定作人不履行协助义务致使承揽工作不能完成的，承揽人可以催告定作人在合理期限内履行义务，并可以顺延履行期限；定作人逾期不履行的，承揽人可以解除合同。
Article 259 Hirer’s Obligation to Assist in Performance 　　Where performance of the hired work requires assistance by the hirer, it is obligated to provide assistance. Where the hired work is not capable of being completed due to failure by the hirer to fulfill its obligation to assist, the hiree may demand performance from the hirer within a reasonable period and extend the time of its own performance; where the hirer fails to perform at the end of such period, the hiree may terminate the contract.
第二百六十条承揽人在工作期间，应当接受定作人必要的监督检验。定作人不得因监督检验妨碍承揽人的正常工作。
Article 260 Hirer’s Right to Monitor 　　In the course of performing the hired work, the hiree shall consent to any necessary monitoring and inspection by the hirer. Any monitoring or inspection conducted by the hirer may not impair the normal work of the hiree.
第二百六十一条承揽人完成工作的，应当向定作人交付工作成果，并提交必要的技术资料和有关质量证明。定作人应当验收该工作成果。
Article 261 Delivery of Work Product by Hiree 　　Upon completion of the hired work, the hiree shall deliver the work product to the hirer and shall submit thereto the required technical materials and related quality certificate. The hirer shall conduct acceptance inspection of the work product.
第二百六十二条承揽人交付的工作成果不符合质量要求的，定作人可以要求承揽人承担修理、重作、减少报酬、赔偿损失等违约责任。
Article 262 Hirer’s Remedies in Case of Quality Non-compliance 　　Where the work product delivered by the hiree fails to meet the quality requirements, the hirer may require the hiree to assume liabilities for breach of contract by way of repair, remaking, reduction in remuneration, or payment of damages.
第二百六十三条定作人应当按照约定的期限支付报酬。对支付报酬的期限没有约定或者约定不明确，依照本法第六十一条的规定仍不能确定的，定作人应当在承揽人交付工作成果时支付；工作成果部分交付的，定作人应当相应支付。
Article 263 Time of Payment of Remuneration 　　The hirer shall pay the remuneration at the prescribed time. Where the time of payment was not prescribed or clearly prescribed, and cannot be determined in accordance with Article 61 hereof, the hirer shall make payment at the time of the hiree’s delivery of the work product; where the work product is partially delivered, the hirer shall make payment accordingly.
第二百六十四条定作人未向承揽人支付报酬或者材料费等价款的，承揽人对完成的工作成果享有留置权，但当事人另有约定的除外。
Article 264 Hiree’s Possessory Lien in Case of Non-Payment 　　Where the hirer fails to pay the remuneration or cost of materials, etc. to the hiree, the hiree is entitled to a possessory lien on the work product completed, except otherwise agreed by the parties.
第二百六十五条承揽人应当妥善保管定作人提供的材料以及完成的工作成果，因保管不善造成毁损、灭失的，应当承担损害赔偿责任。
Article 265 Hiree’s Obligation of Due Care for Materials and Work Product 　　The hiree shall keep the materials supplied by the hirer and the completed work product with due care, and shall be liable for damages in case of any damage or loss due to improper care.
第二百六十六条承揽人应当按照定作人的要求保守秘密，未经定作人许可，不得留存复制品或者技术资料。
Article 266 Hiree’s Confidentiality Obligations 　　The hiree shall keep the relevant information confidential as required by the hirer, and may not retain any replica or technical material without permission by the hirer.
第二百六十七条共同承揽人对定作人承担连带责任，但当事人另有约定的除外。
Article 267 Liability of Joint Hirees 　　Joint hirees are jointly and severally liable to the hirer, except otherwise agreed by the parties.
第二百六十八条定作人可以随时解除承揽合同，造成承揽人损失的，应当赔偿损失。
Article 268 Hirer’s Termination Right Subject to Indemnification 　　The hirer may terminate the contract of hired work at any time, provided that it shall indemnify the hiree for its loss as a result, if any.
第十六章 建设工程合同 Chapter Sixteen: Contracts for Construction Projects
第二百六十九条建设工程合同是承包人进行工程建设，发包人支付价款的合同。
Article 269 Definition of Contract for Construction Project 　　A contract for construction project is a contract whereby the contractor performs project construction, and the developer pays the price.
建设工程合同包括工程勘察、设计、施工合同。
Contracts for construction projects include contracts for survey, design, and construction.
第二百七十条建设工程合同应当采用书面形式。
Article 270 Writing Requirement 　　A contract for construction project shall be in writing.
第二百七十一条建设工程的招标投标活动，应当依照有关法律的规定公开、公平、公正进行。
Article 271 Tendering Process in Construction Project 　　　Tendering for a construction project shall be conducted in an open, fair and impartial manner in accordance with the relevant laws.
第二百七十二条发包人可以与总承包人订立建设工程合同，也可以分别与勘察人、设计人、施工人订立勘察、设计、施工承包合同。发包人不得将应当由一个承包人完成的建设工程肢解成若干部分发包给几个承包人。
Article 272 Contracting and Subcontracting in Construction Projects 　　The developer may enter into a contract for construction project with a prime contractor, or enter into contracts for survey, design, and construction with the surveyor, designer, and constructor respectively. The developer may not divide a construction project which should be completed by one contractor into several parts and contract them out to several contractors.
总承包人或者勘察、设计、施工承包人经发包人同意，可以将自己承包的部分工作交由第三人完成。第三人就其完成的工作成果与总承包人或者勘察、设计、施工承包人向发包人承担连带责任。承包人不得将其承包的全部建设工程转包给第三人或者将其承包的全部建设工程肢解以后以分包的名义分别转包给第三人。
Subject to consent by the developer, the prime contractor or the contractor for survey, design, or construction may delegate part of the contracted work to a third person. The third person and the prime contractor or the contractor for survey, design, or construction shall be jointly and severally liable to the developer in respect of the work product completed by such third person. The contractor may not assign in whole to any third person the contracted construction project, or divide the whole contracted construction project into several parts and separately assign each part to a third person under the guise of sub-contracting.
禁止承包人将工程分包给不具备相应资质条件的单位。禁止分包单位将其承包的工程再分包。建设工程主体结构的施工必须由承包人自行完成。
The contractor is prohibited from sub-contracting any part of the project to an entity not appropriately qualified. A sub-contractor is prohibited from further sub-contracting its contracted work. The main structure of the construction project must be constructed by the contractor itself.
第二百七十三条国家重大建设工程合同，应当按照国家规定的程序和国家批准的投资计划、可行性研究报告等文件订立。
Article 273 Major State Construction Projects 　　A contract for a major state construction project shall be concluded in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the state and in compliance with the state-approved documents such as the investment plan and feasibility studies report, etc.
第二百七十四条勘察、设计合同的内容包括提交有关基础资料和文件（包括概预算）的期限、质量要求、费用以及其他协作条件等条款。
Article 274 Terms of Contract for Survey or Design 　　A contract for survey or design includes terms such as the time limit for submission of the relevant basic information and documents (including budget estimate), the quality requirements, fees, and other conditions of cooperation, etc.
第二百七十五条施工合同的内容包括工程范围、建设工期、中间交工工程的开工和竣工时间、工程质量、工程造价、技术资料交付时间、材料和设备供应责任、拨款和结算、竣工验收、质量保修范围和质量保证期、双方相互协作等条款。
Article 275 Terms of Construction Contract 　　A construction contract includes terms such as the scope of the project, the construction period, the time for commencement and completion of any work to be commissioned in the interim, the quality of the project, the cost of the project, the time for delivery of technical materials, the responsibilities for the supply of materials and equipment, the appropriation of funds and settlement of account, inspection upon completion of the project, the scope and period of quality warranty, and cooperation between the parties, etc.
第二百七十六条建设工程实行监理的，发包人应当与监理人采用书面形式订立委托监理合同。发包人与监理人的权利和义务以及法律责任，应当依照本法委托合同以及其他有关法律、行政法规的规定。
Article 276 Supervision of Construction Project 　　Where the construction project is subject to supervision, the developer shall enter into an agency appointment contract for project supervision with a project supervisor in writing. The rights, obligations and associated legal liabilities of the developer and supervisor shall be prescribed in accordance with the provisions hereof concerning agency appointment contracts and the provisions of other relevant laws and administrative regulations.
第二百七十七条发包人在不妨碍承包人正常作业的情况下，可以随时对作业进度、质量进行检查。
Article 277 Developer’s Right to Inspect 　　Provided that the developer does not interfere with the normal operation of the contractor, it may inspect the progress and quality of the work at any time.
第二百七十八条隐蔽工程在隐蔽以前，承包人应当通知发包人检查。发包人没有及时检查的，承包人可以顺延工程日期，并有权要求赔偿停工、窝工等损失。
Article 278 Concealed Work 　　In the case of concealed work, the contractor shall give the developer notice for inspection prior to concealment. Where the developer fails to timely conduct inspection, the contractor may extend the relevant project milestones, and is entitled to claim damages for work stoppage or work slowdown, etc.
第二百七十九条建设工程竣工后，发包人应当根据施工图纸及说明书、国家颁发的施工验收规范和质量检验标准及时进行验收。验收合格的，发包人应当按照约定支付价款，并接收该建设工程。
Article 279 Inspection of Completed Project; No Use Prior to Inspection 　　Upon completion of the construction project, the developer shall conduct acceptance inspection according to the construction drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the rules of construction inspection and quality inspection standard prescribed by the state. Once the construction project has passed the acceptance inspection, the developer shall pay the prescribed price and accept the construction project.
建设工程竣工经验收合格后，方可交付使用；未经验收或者验收不合格的，不得交付使用。
The completed construction project may be put into use only after it has passed the acceptance inspection; if the construction project has not been inspected or has failed the inspection, it may not be put into use.
第二百八十条勘察、设计的质量不符合要求或者未按照期限提交勘察、设计文件拖延工期，造成发包人损失的，勘察人、设计人应当继续完善勘察、设计，减收或者免收勘察、设计费并赔偿损失。
Article 280 Developer’s Remedies in Case of Non-compliant Survey or Design 　　Where the developer sustains any loss from construction delay due to non-compliance of the survey or design or due to delayed delivery of the survey or design documents, the surveyor or the designer shall continue to improve the survey or design, reduce or forgo the survey fee or design fee, and pay damages.
第二百八十一条因施工人的原因致使建设工程质量不符合约定的，发包人有权要求施工人在合理期限内无偿修理或者返工、改建。经过修理或者返工、改建后，造成逾期交付的，施工人应当承担违约责任。
Article 281 Developer’s Remedies in Case of Non-conforming Construction 　　Where the construction project fails to meet the prescribed quality requirements due to any reason attributable to the constructor, the developer is entitled to require the constructor to repair, re-construct or make alteration free of charge within a reasonable time. Where delivery of the project is delayed due to such repair, re-construction or alteration, the constructor shall be liable for breach of contract.
第二百八十二条因承包人的原因致使建设工程在合理使用期限内造成人身和财产损害的，承包人应当承担损害赔偿责任。
Article 282 Contractor Liable for Personal and Property Damage 　　Where the construction project caused personal injury and property damage during its reasonable usage period due to any reason attributable to the contractor, the contractor shall be liable for damages.
第二百八十三条发包人未按照约定的时间和要求提供原材料、设备、场地、资金、技术资料的，承包人可以顺延工程日期，并有权要求赔偿停工、窝工等损失。
Article 283 Contractor’s Remedies in Case of Developer’s Failure to Provide Necessary Conditions 　　　Where the developer fails to provide raw materials, equipment, site, funds, or technical information at the prescribed time and in accordance with the contractual requirements, the contractor may extend the relevant project milestones, and is entitled to claim damages for work stoppage or slowdown, etc.
第二百八十四条因发包人的原因致使工程中途停建、缓建的，发包人应当采取措施弥补或者减少损失，赔偿承包人因此造成的停工、窝工、倒运、机械设备调迁、材料和构件积压等损失和实际费用。
Article 284 Contractor’s Remedies in Case of Project Interruption Due to Reasons Attributable to Developer 　　If an ongoing project is stopped or delayed due to any reason attributable to the developer, the developer shall take the appropriate measures to make up or mitigate the loss, and shall indemnify the contractor for its loss and out-of-pocket expenses arising from resulting work stoppage, slowdown, reshipment, re-dispatch of mechanical equipment, and excess inventory of materials and assemblies, etc.
第二百八十五条因发包人变更计划，提供的资料不准确，或者未按照期限提供必需的勘察、设计工作条件而造成勘察、设计的返工、停工或者修改设计，发包人应当按照勘察人、设计人实际消耗的工作量增付费用。
Article 285 Surveyor’s Remedies in Case of Developer’s Failure to Cooperate 　　Where in the course of survey or design, any repeating work, work stoppage or change of design occurs due to the developer’s change of plan, the incorrect information provided by it, or its failure to provide the working conditions necessary for the survey or design at the prescribed time, the developer shall increase the fees in light of the actual amount of work done by the surveyor or designer.
第二百八十六条发包人未按照约定支付价款的，承包人可以催告发包人在合理期限内支付价款。发包人逾期不支付的，除按照建设工程的性质不宜折价、拍卖的以外，承包人可以与发包人协议将该工程折价，也可以申请人民法院将该工程依法拍卖。
Article 286 Contractor’s Remedies in Case of Developer’s Failure to Pay Price 　　If the developer failed to pay the price in accordance with the contract, the contractor may demand payment from the developer within a reasonable period. Where the developer fails to pay the price at the end of such period, the contractor may enter into an agreement with the developer to liquidate the project, and may also petition the People’s Court to auction the project in accordance with the law, unless such project is not fit for liquidation or auction in light of its nature.
建设工程的价款就该工程折价或者拍卖的价款优先受偿。
The construction project price shall be paid in priority out of proceeds from the liquidation or auction of the project.
第二百八十七条本章没有规定的，适用承揽合同的有关规定。
Article 287 Provisions Governing Contracts of Hired Works Applicable 　　A matter not provided for in this Chapter shall be governed by the relevant provision governing contracts of hired works.
第十七章 运输合同 Chapter Seventeen: Carriage Contracts
第一节 一般规定 Section One General Provisions
第二百八十八条运输合同是承运人将旅客或者货物从起运地点运输到约定地点，旅客、托运人或者收货人支付票款或者运输费用的合同。
Article 288 Definition of Carriage Contract 　　A carriage contract is a contract whereby the carrier carries the passenger or cargo from the place of departure to the prescribed destination, and the passenger, consignor or consignee pays the fare or freightage.
第二百八十九条从事公共运输的承运人不得拒绝旅客、托运人通常、合理的运输要求。
Article 289 Common Carrier May Not Deny Reasonable Carriage Requirement 　　A common carrier may not deny any normal and reasonable carriage requirement by a passenger or consignor.
第二百九十条承运人应当在约定期间或者合理期间内将旅客、货物安全运输到约定地点。
Article 290 Obligation of Carrier to Carry in Safe and Timely Manner 　　The carrier shall safely carry the passenger or cargo to the prescribed destination within the prescribed time or within a reasonable time.
第二百九十一条承运人应当按照约定的或者通常的运输路线将旅客、货物运输到约定地点。
Article 291 Obligation of Carrier to Travel by Prescribed Route 　　The carrier shall carry the passenger or cargo to the prescribed destination by the prescribed route or the normal route.
第二百九十二条旅客、托运人或者收货人应当支付票款或者运输费用。承运人未按照约定路线或者通常路线运输增加票款或者运输费用的，旅客、托运人或者收货人可以拒绝支付增加部分的票款或者运输费用。
Article 292 Passenger’s Remedies in Case of Carrier’s Failure to Travel by Prescribed Route 　　The passenger, consignor or consignee shall pay the fare or freightage. Where the carrier failed to carry the passenger or the cargo by the prescribed or normal route, thereby increasing the fare or freightage, the passenger, consignor or consignee may refuse to pay any increased portion thereof.
第二节 客运合同 Section Two Passenger Carriage Contracts
第二百九十三条客运合同自承运人向旅客交付客票时成立，但当事人另有约定或者另有交易习惯的除外。
Article 293 Formation of Passenger Carriage Contract 　　A passenger carriage contract is formed upon the carrier’s delivery of the passenger ticket to the passenger, except otherwise agreed by the parties or provided by the relevant usage.
第二百九十四条旅客应当持有效客票乘运。旅客无票乘运、超程乘运、越级乘运或者持失效客票乘运的，应当补交票款，承运人可以按照规定加收票款。旅客不交付票款的，承运人可以拒绝运输。
Article 294 Carrier’s Remedies in Case of Passenger’s Failure to Pay Fare 　　The passenger shall board the mode of transportation with a valid passenger ticket. If the passenger boards without a ticket, travels beyond the prescribed destination, boards a class higher than the prescribed class, or boards with an expired ticket, he shall pay the fare retroactively, and the carrier may charge additional fare in accordance with the relevant stipulations. Where the passenger fails to pay the fare, the carrier may refuse to carry.
第二百九十五条旅客因自己的原因不能按照客票记载的时间乘坐的，应当在约定的时间内办理退票或者变更手续。逾期办理的，承运人可以不退票款，并不再承担运输义务。
Article 295 Passenger’s Failure to Board on Time 　　Where the passenger is unable to board the mod, e of transportation at the time prescribed on the passenger ticket due to any reason attributable to himself, he shall carry out the formality for ticket refund or reschedule within the prescribed period. Where the passenger delays in carrying out the relevant formality, the carrier may refuse to refund the fare, and is no longer obligated to carry such passenger.
第二百九十六条旅客在运输中应当按照约定的限量携带行李。超过限量携带行李的，应当办理托运手续。
Article 296 Carry-on Luggage 　　In the course of carriage, the passenger’s carry-on luggage shall be within the prescribed limit. Where his luggage exceeds the prescribed limit on carry-on luggage, the additional luggage shall be checked in.
第二百九十七条旅客不得随身携带或者在行李中夹带易燃、易爆、有毒、有腐蚀性、有放射性以及有可能危及运输工具上人身和财产安全的危险物品或者其他违禁物品。
Article 297 Boarding with Prohibited Item 　　The passenger may not carry in person, or place in his luggage, any hazardous material which is flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive, or radioactive, etc., or possibly endangers people or property on board, or an otherwise prohibited item.
旅客违反前款规定的，承运人可以将违禁物品卸下、销毁或者送交有关部门。旅客坚持携带或者夹带违禁物品的，承运人应当拒绝运输。
Where the passenger violates the previous paragraph, the carrier may unload, destroy or turn over to the relevant authority the prohibited item. Where the passenger insists on carrying in person or placing in his luggage the prohibited item, the carrier shall refuse to carry.
第二百九十八条承运人应当向旅客及时告知有关不能正常运输的重要事由和安全运输应当注意的事项。
Article 298 Carrier’s Obligation to Inform 　　The carrier shall timely inform the passenger of any major cause preventing it from normal carriage, as well as precautions relating to transportation safety.
第二百九十九条承运人应当按照客票载明的时间和班次运输旅客。承运人迟延运输的，应当根据旅客的要求安排改乘其他班次或者退票。
Article 299 Passenger’s Remedies in Case of Delay 　　The carrier shall carry the passenger according to the time and carrier number prescribed on the passenger ticket. Where the carrier delays in carriage, it shall, upon request by the passenger, either reschedule or refund the fare.
第三百条承运人擅自变更运输工具而降低服务标准的，应当根据旅客的要求退票或者减收票款；提高服务标准的，不应当加收票款。
Article 300 Passenger’s Remedies in Case of Unilateral Change of Mode of Transportation by Carrier　　　　　　　　　　　　Where the carrier unilaterally changed the mode of transportation, thereby lowering the standard of service, it shall, upon request by the passenger, refund or reduce the fare; where the service standard is enhanced as a result, no additional fare shall be charged.
第三百零一条承运人在运输过程中，应当尽力救助患有急病、分娩、遇险的旅客。
Article 301 Carrier’s Obligation to Assist Passenger 　　In the course of carriage, the carrier shall use its best effort to assist any passenger who has a medical emergency, is in labor or encounters a dangerous situation.
第三百零二条承运人应当对运输过程中旅客的伤亡承担损害赔偿责任，但伤亡是旅客自身健康原因造成的或者承运人证明伤亡是旅客故意、重大过失造成的除外。
Article 302 Carrier Liable for Injury of Passenger; Exceptions 　　The carrier shall be liable for damages in case of injury or death of the passenger in the course of carriage, except where such injury or death was attributable to the passenger’s own health, or the carrier has established that such injury or death was caused by the passenger’s intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
前款规定适用于按照规定免票、持优待票或者经承运人许可搭乘的无票旅客。
The provisions in the previous paragraph apply to a passenger who is exempted from buying a ticket or holds a discount ticket pursuant to the relevant stipulations, or who is permitted by the carrier to board without a ticket.
第三百零三条在运输过程中旅客自带物品毁损、灭失，承运人有过错的，应当承担损害赔偿责任。
Article 303 Provisions Governing Loss of Passenger’s Luggage 　　Where the passenger’s carry-on luggage was damaged or lost in the course of carriage, the carrier shall be liable for damages if it was at fault.
旅客托运的行李毁损、灭失的，适用货物运输的有关规定。
Where the passenger’s check-in luggage was damaged or lost, the relevant provisions governing cargo carriage apply.
第三节 货运合同Section Three Cargo Carriage Contracts
第三百零四条托运人办理货物运输，应当向承运人准确表明收货人的名称或者姓名或者凭指示的收货人，货物的名称、性质、重量、数量，收货地点等有关货物运输的必要情况。
Article 304 Consignor’s Obligation to Inform; Liability for Misrepresentation 　　In consigning its cargo, the consignor shall correctly provide the carrier with the name of the consignee or the consignee to whose order the cargo is deliverable, as well as any necessary information relating to carriage of the cargo, such as the name, nature, weight, and quantity of the cargo and the place for taking delivery thereof.
因托运人申报不实或者遗漏重要情况，造成承运人损失的，托运人应当承担损害赔偿责任。
Where the carrier sustains any loss due to the consignor’s provision of false information or omission of any material information, the consignor shall be liable for damages.
第三百零五条货物运输需要办理审批、检验等手续的，托运人应当将办理完有关手续的文件提交承运人。
Article 305 Certain Cargo Carriage Subject to Approval 　　Where carriage of the cargo is subject to any procedure such as approval or inspection, etc., the consignor shall submit to the carrier the relevant documents evidencing completion of such procedure.
第三百零六条托运人应当按照约定的方式包装货物。对包装方式没有约定或者约定不明确的，适用本法第一百五十六条的规定。
Article 306 Packing of Cargo in Prescribed Manner 　　The consignor shall pack the cargo in the prescribed manner. Where a packing method was not prescribed or clearly prescribed, Article 156 hereof applies.
托运人违反前款规定的，承运人可以拒绝运输。
Where the consignor violates the previous paragraph, the carrier may refuse to carry.
第三百零七条托运人托运易燃、易爆、有毒、有腐蚀性、有放射性等危险物品的，应当按照国家有关危险物品运输的规定对危险物品妥善包装，作出危险物标志和标签，并将有关危险物品的名称、性质和防范措施的书面材料提交承运人。
Article 307 Carriage of Hazardous Materials 　　In consigning any hazardous material which is inflammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive, or radioactive, etc., the consignor shall, in accordance with the stipulations of the state governing the carriage of hazardous materials, properly pack the hazardous material and affix thereon applicable signs and labels for hazardous materials, and shall submit its name and nature as well as related precautionary measures to the carrier in writing.
托运人违反前款规定的，承运人可以拒绝运输，也可以采取相应措施以避免损失的发生，因此, 产生的费用由, 托运人承担。
If the consignor violates the previous paragraph, the carrier may refuse to carry, and may also take the appropriate measures to prevent loss at the consignor’s expense.
第三百零八条在承运人将货物交付收货人之前，托运人可以要求承运人中止运输、返还货物、变更到达地或者将货物交给其他收货人，但应当赔偿承运人因此受到的损失。
Article 308 Consignor’s Right of Disposal Prior to Delivery 　　Prior to carrier’s delivery of the cargo to the consignee, the consignor may require the carrier to suspend the carriage, return the cargo, change the destination or deliver the cargo to another consignee, provided that it shall indemnify the carrier for any loss it sustains as a result.
第三百零九条货物运输到达后，承运人知道收货人的，应当及时通知收货人，收货人应当及时提货。收货人逾期提货的，应当向承运人支付保管费等费用。
Article 309 Taking Delivery of Cargo by Consignee 　　Upon arrival of the cargo, if the carrier knows of the consignee, it shall timely notify the consignee, who shall timely take delivery. Where the consignee delays in taking delivery, it shall pay expenses such as safekeeping fee, etc. to the carrier.
第三百一十条收货人提货时应当按照约定的期限检验货物。对检验货物的期限没有约定或者约定不明确，依照本法第六十一条的规定仍不能确定的，应当在合理期限内检验货物。收货人在约定的期限或者合理期限内对货物的数量、毁损等未提出异议的，视为承运人已经按照运输单证的记载交付的初步证据。
Article 310 Inspection by Consignee; Effect of Failure to Inspect 　Upon taking delivery of the cargo, the consignee shall inspect the cargo at the prescribed time. Where the time for inspection was not prescribed or clearly prescribed, and cannot be determined in accordance with Article 61 hereof, the consignee shall inspect the cargo within a reasonable time. The consignee’s failure to raise any objection concerning the quantity of, or any damage to, the cargo within the prescribed time or within a reasonable time is deemed prima facie evidence of delivery by the carrier in compliance with the description in the transportation documents.
第三百一十一条承运人对运输过程中货物的毁损、灭失承担损害赔偿责任，但承运人证明货物的毁损、灭失是因不可抗力、货物本身的自然性质或者合理损耗以及托运人、收货人的过错造成的，不承担损害赔偿责任。
Article 311 Carrier Liable for Damage or Loss during Carriage; Exceptions 　　The carrier is liable for damages in case of damage to or loss of the cargo in the course of carriage, provided that it is not liable for damages if it has established that such damage to or loss of the cargo was caused by force majeure, the intrinsic characteristics of the cargo, reasonable depletion, or the fault of the consignor or consignee.
第三百一十二条货物的毁损、灭失的赔偿额，当事人有约定的，按照其约定；没有约定或者约定不明确，依照本法第六十一条的规定仍不能确定的，按照交付或者应当交付时货物到达地的市场价格计算。法律、行政法规对赔偿额的计算方法和赔偿限额另有规定的，依照其规定。
Article 312 Amount of Damages in Case of Loss of Cargo 　　Where the parties agreed on the amount of damages in case of damage to or loss of the cargo, the damages payable is the prescribed amount; if the amount of damages was not prescribed or clearly prescribed, and cannot be determined in accordance with Article 61 hereof, it shall be calculated based on the prevailing market price at the destination when the cargo was or should have been delivered. Where a law or administrative regulation provides otherwise in respect of the method for calculation of damages and any limitation on damages, such provisions apply.
第三百一十三条两个以上承运人以同一运输方式联运的，与托运人订立合同的承运人应当对全程运输承担责任。损失发生在某一运输区段的，与托运人订立合同的承运人和该区段的承运人承担连带责任。
Article 313 Liabilities of Joint Carriers Using the Same Method of Transportation 　　Where two or more carriers jointly carry the cargo using the same method of transportation, the carrier contracting with the consignor shall be responsible for the whole course of carriage. Where the loss occurred at a particular segment, the carrier contracting with the consignor and the carrier for such segment are jointly and severally liable.
第三百一十四条货物在运输过程中因不可抗力灭失，未收取运费的，承运人不得要求支付运费；已收取运费的，托运人可以要求返还。
Article 314 Freightage in Case of Force Majeure 　　Where the cargo was lost in the course of carriage due to force majeure, if the freightage has not been collected, the carrier may not require payment thereof; if the freightage has been collected, the consignor may claim refund.
第三百一十五条托运人或者收货人不支付运费、保管费以及其他运输费用的，承运人对相应的运输货物享有留置权，但当事人另有约定的除外。
Article 315 Carrier’s Possessory Lien in Case of Non-payment 　　Where the consignor or consignee fails to pay the freightage, safekeeping fee and other expenses in connection with the carriage of the cargo, the carrier is entitled to a possessory lien on the corresponding portion of the cargo, except otherwise agreed by the parties.
第三百一十六条收货人不明或者收货人无正当理由拒绝受领货物的，依照本法第一百零一条的规定，承运人可以提存货物。
Article 316 Placing Cargo in Escrow 　　Where the consignee is not known or refuses to take delivery of the cargo without cause, the carrier may place the cargo in escrow under Article 101 hereof.
第四节 多式联运合同 Section Four Multi-modal Carriage Contract
第三百一十七条多式联运经营人负责履行或者组织履行多式联运合同，对全程运输享有承运人的权利，承担承运人的义务。
Article 317 Rights and Obligations of Multi-modal Carriage Operator 　　A multi-modal carriage operator is responsible for performing, or arranging for performance of, the multi-modal carriage contract, and it enjoys the rights and assumes the obligations of a carrier throughout the course of carriage.
第三百一十八条多式联运经营人可以与参加多式联运的各区段承运人就多式联运合同的各区段运输约定相互之间的责任，但该约定不影响多式联运经营人对全程运输承担的义务。
Article 318 Agreement between Multi-modal Carriage Operator and Segment Carriers 　　The multi-modal carriage operator and the segment carriers may prescribe their respective duties concerning each segment, provided that the obligations of the multi-modal carriage operator with respect to the entire course of carriage are not affected by any such agreement.
第三百一十九条多式联运经营人收到托运人交付的货物时，应当签发多式联运单据。按照托运人的要求，多式联运单据可以是可转让单据，也可以是不可转让单据。
Article 319 Multi-modal Carriage Document 　　Upon receipt of the cargo delivered by the consignor, the multi-modal carriage operator shall issue thereto a multi-modal carriage document. The multi-modal carriage document may either be assignable or non-assignable as required by the consignor.
第三百二十条因托运人托运货物时的过错造成多式联运经营人损失的，即使托运人已经转让多式联运单据，托运人仍然应当承担损害赔偿责任。
Article 320 Consignor’s Liability Notwithstanding Assignment of Document 　　Where the multi-modal carriage operator sustains any loss due to the fault of the consignor in the course of consigning the cargo, the consignor shall be liable for damages notwithstanding its subsequent assignment of the multi-modal carriage document.
第三百二十一条货物的毁损、灭失发生于多式联运的某一运输区段的，多式联运经营人的赔偿责任和责任限额，适用调整该区段运输方式的有关法律规定。货物毁损、灭失发生的运输区段不能确定的，依照本章规定承担损害赔偿责任。
Article 321 Applicable Law Governing Loss of Cargo in Multi-modal Carriage 　　Where damage to or loss of the cargo occurred within a particular segment of the course of a multi-modal carriage, the multi-modal carriage operator’s liability for damages and any limitation thereon are governed by the applicable transportation law of the jurisdiction which such segment is under. Where the segment in which the cargo was damaged or lost cannot be determined, the liability for damages shall be borne in accordance with this Chapter.