People's Republic of China (PRC) Electronic Signature Law (revised on April 1 5, 2005) Article 2 The term "electronic signature" as mentioned in this Law refers to the data contained in electronic data messages to identify the signer and show that the signer approves the contents.

The term "data message" as mentioned in this Law refers to information generated, sent, received or stored by electronic, optical, magnetic or similar means. Article 13 further stipulates that a reliable electronic signature shall meet the following requirements:

1. When electronic signature production data is used for electronic signature, it belongs exclusively to the electronic signer;

2. When signing, the electronic signature production data is only controlled by the electronic signer;

3. Any changes to the electronic signature after signing can be found;

Any changes in the content and form of the data message after signing can be found.

The parties can also choose to use electronic signatures that meet their agreed reliable conditions.

Extended data

An electronic signature shall be regarded as reliable if it meets the following conditions:

(1) When the electronic signature production data is used for electronic signature, it belongs to the exclusive rights of the electronic signer;

(2) When signing, the electronic signature production data is only controlled by the electronic signer;

(3) Any changes to the electronic signature after signature can be found;

(4) Any changes to the content and form of the data message after signature can be found.

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