The principle of electronic signature in electronic contract is: based on the expression of the true meaning of the parties, the electronic signature that can identify a specific person is given the same effect as the handwritten signature. According to the current main law, the data contained in the data message in electronic form and accompanied by the data used to identify the signer and indicate the signer's approval of its contents are regarded as reliable electronic signatures.

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Article 1 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Electronic Signature Law

This Law is formulated with a view to standardizing the behavior of electronic signatures, establishing the legal effect of electronic signatures and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of all parties concerned.

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The term "electronic signature" as mentioned in this Law refers to the data contained in a data message to identify the identity of the signer and show that the signer approves its contents.

Article 13

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.

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