a copy of the contract generally does not need to be stamped. Photocopy refers to the text that is copied by one or both parties after signing, sealing or fingerprinting. Therefore, the parties do not need to stamp the contract separately when copying it. A copy of the contract shall be marked as consistent with the original to have legal effect.

legal basis

article 49 of the civil code of the people's Republic of China * * * if the parties conclude a contract in the form of a contract, the contract shall be formed when all the parties sign, seal or fingerprint it. Before signing, sealing or fingerprinting, one party has fulfilled its main obligations, and the contract is established when the other party accepts it. A contract shall be concluded in writing as stipulated by laws and administrative regulations or agreed by the parties. If the parties fail to do so in writing, but one party has fulfilled its main obligations and the other party accepts it, the contract is established.