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International electronic contracting in the newest UN ConventionKeywords: international electronic contracting , UN Convention , UNCITRAL , electronic communications , electronic signatures , authentication , electronic mistake , EDI , time of receipt , withdrawal , e-contracting Abstract: On 23 November 2005, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a new Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts. Eight countries including China and Singapore signed it but the Convention is not binding yet as it still requires the ratification by three states. This paper analyses the most important provisions of this Treaty related to electronic contracting.
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