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exv4w96

Exhibit 4.96

[Translated from the original Chinese version]

SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL CITY HOUSE LEASE CONTRACT

(ADVANCE LEASE)

Prepared by Shanghai Municipal City Housing and Land Resources Authority and Shanghai

Administration of Industry and Commerce

November 2000

 

 

Notes

	1.	 	This form contract applies to advance lease of houses and house leases with the rental
determined through negotiation on market based principles within the territory of Shanghai
Municipal City. It does not apply to the lease of public housing which is subject to the
rental standard published by the city government, leases conducted by the way of
administrative allocation, the lease of non-residential houses invested and constructed by the
government for public interest purpose and the lease of private house before the enforcement
of the Shanghai Municipal City House Lease Provisions (the “Provisions”) which is subject to
the rental standard published by the city government.
	 
	2.	 	Advance lease only applies to those houses that are invested and constructed by real estate
development companies and have been issued with the permit for advance sale. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, those houses that have already been sold in advance cannot be leased out in
advance. The buyers of the houses sold in advance are also prohibited from leasing out such
houses in advance.
	 
	3.	 	“[Lease]” and “[Advance Lease]” are marks that respectively refer to the act of leasing or
the act of advance leasing. When you use this form contract as a template for a house lease
contract, please adopt those clauses marked with [Lease]; and when you use it as a template
for an advance lease contract, please adopt those clauses marked with [Advance Lease] and the
clauses provided in the Section of “Advance Lease Related Issues” of the supplemental clauses.
Other clauses not marked with [ ] are generally applicable clauses and apply to both lease
and advance lease.
	 
	4.	 	In the event that this form contract is used as a template for an advance lease contract,
after the construction of the concerned house has been completed and the house development
company has registered the house with relevant authorities and obtained the housing property
ownership certificate, the parties under such advance lease contract should execute a letter
of house delivery. After the letter of house delivery has taken effective, the original
clauses with respect to advance lease under such advance lease contract shall terminate.
	 
	5.	 	This form contract has been prepared by the Housing and Land Resources Authority and the
Administration of Industry and Commerce as a template (enforced on trial basis) pursuant to
the Provisions. All clauses in this form contract are suggestive clauses which are just for
the reference of the parties. With respect to the issues not covered in this form contract,
the parties can address them in a supplemental agreement.
	 
	6.	 	Before signing this contract, the lessor should show its property ownership certificate and
other ownership certificates to the lessee. In the event that the lessor is a real estate
development company, it should also present its permit for advance sale. The parties should
also exchange their identity certifications for check. In the event that the house is leased
to a person who is from places other than Shanghai and will stay

 

 

	 	 	in Shanghai temporarily, the lessor should also present the public security permit for house
lease issued by public security authorities.
	 
	7.	 	The parties should register this contract pursuant to relevant regulations within 15 days
after the execution of this contract. Those contracts categorized as house leases shall be
submitted to the real estate exchange centers or the acceptance centers under farm system at
the place where the concerned houses are located for registration. The lease contract
registration certificate shall be issued upon the completion of such registration. With
respect to those contracts categorized as advance leases, if the concerned houses are sold to
the public, such contracts shall be submitted to Shanghai Real Estate Exchange Center for
registration; if the concerned houses are sold to a designated group of people, then such
contracts shall be submitted to the real estate centers where the concerned houses are located
for registration. In such case, after the construction of the houses sold in advance has been
completed and the property ownership certificate for such houses have been issued, the parties
shall execute a letter of house delivery, which shall also be registered with the real estate
exchange centers or the acceptance centers of farm system at the places where the concerned
houses are located for registration. Upon the completion of such registration, the house
lease registration certificate shall be issued. The contract, once registered, shall have
effect against third parties in the event that the concerned houses are advanced leased or
leased to third parties, transferred during the term of lease or disposed upon exercise of
right to mortgage.
	 
	8.	 	In the event that one party requests to register this contract, while the other party does
not cooperate with it for such registration, the requesting party can directly submit this
contract, its identity certification and other relevant documents for registration.
	 
	9.	 	The deposit is a measure to guarantee the fulfillment of this contract. The parties can
agree a certain amount of deposit in the contract. Upon the expiry or termination of this
contract, the deposit, after deducting any outstanding amount owed by the lessee, shall be
returned to the lessee.
	 
	10.	 	This form contract can be obtained from real estate exchange centers or acceptance centers
under farm system at city or county levels. Please read the clauses of this form contract
carefully before using it as a template.
	 
	11.	 	This form contract is prepared for the reference of the parties.
	 
	12.	 	If there is any broker or agent involved in this contract, the parties to this contract
should require the broker or agent put their signature/chop on the last page of this contract.

 

 

Shanghai Municipal City House Lease/Advance Lease Contract

(Contract No.                     )

[Lease]

Lessor (Party A): Shanghai Lushi Food Co., Ltd.

Lessee (Party B): Shanghai Meining Computer Software Co., Ltd.

[Advance Lease]

Lessor (Party A):

Lessee (Party B):

Pursuant to the Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Shanghai Municipal City House
Lease Provisions (the “Provisions”), and under the principles of equality, free will, fairness and
good faith, the above listed parties enter into this contract to address relevant issues in
connection with Party B’s lease of the house owned by Party A.

1. House under Lease

1.1 The house under lease (the “House”) is located at Units 1312 and 1313, No. 710 of Oriental
Road, Pudong District, Shanghai. The building area of the House under lease is 233.62 square
meters. The House shall be used for office purpose. The structure of the House is reinforced
concrete structure. Please see Appendix I hereof for the plan view of the House. Upon the
execution of this Contract, Party A has presented the following documents to Party B:

(1) [Lease] Property Ownership Certificate (No.     )

(2) [Advance Lease] Permit for Advance Sale (No.     )

1.2 Party A enters into this contract as the owner of the House. Before entering into this
contract, Party A has informed Party B that the House has not been mortgaged.

1.3 The use scope, conditions and requirements and the current status of decoration, ancillary
facilities and equipment and relevant issues with respect to the scope of and requirements on the
decoration and ancillary facilities that Party B is permitted to conduct and install on the House
have been respectively listed and addressed in Appendix II and Appendix III hereof. Both parties
acknowledge that the parties shall rely on such appendixes to deliver or return the House under
this contract.

2. Usage of the House

 

 

2.1 Party B promises to use the House for office purpose and abide by relevant regulations and
policies with respect to the use of the house and property management.

2.2 Party B further promises that during the term of lease, it shall not change the above listed
usage of the House, unless it has obtained written consent regarding the same from Party A and
necessary approval(s) from relevant authorities.

3. Date of Delivery and Term of Lease

3.1 The parties agree that Party A shall deliver the House to Party B before April 1, 2008. The
lease term of the House shall commence from May 1, 2008 and ended on April 40, 2010.

3.2 Upon the expiry of the lease term, Party A has the right to take back the House and Party B
should return the House on time. If Party B intends to renew the lease, it should notify Party A
of its intention two months before the expiry of the lease term. After Party A has given its
consent to the proposed renewal, the parties shall enter into a new lease contract for such
renewal.

4. Rental and Payment

4.1 The parties agree that the rate of rental of the House shall be RMB4.9 per square meter per day
and the monthly rental shall be RMB34,819.1.

The rental rate shall be fixed during the term of this contract.

4.2 Party B shall pay the rental for each month before the fifth day of that month. An overdue
fine in an amount equal to 0.3% of daily rental shall be imposed for each day of delay in payment.

4.3 Party B can pay rental by cash, check or wire transfer to the account designated by Party A.

5. Deposit and Other Charges

5.1 Upon the delivery of the House by Party A, Party B shall pay a deposit in an amount equal to
two months’ rental (RMB69,638.2) to Party B as deposit. After receiving such deposit, Party A
should issue a receipt for payment to Party B.

Upon the expiry or termination of the lease, Party A shall return the deposit or balance thereof to
Party B after deducting therefrom any sums owed by Party B.

5.2 During the term of lease, Party B shall undertake the water, electricity, gas, communication,
facilities and property management charges for the House and the water and electricity charges for
public areas incurred while it uses the House. Other charges for the House shall be undertaken by
Party A.

 

 

5.3 The calculation, payment method and time of the above listed charges shall be subject to the
policies of the property management company.

6. Requirement on the Use of the House and Repair Responsibilities

6.1 During the term of lease, if the House or any of the facilities within the House is damaged or
out of work, Party B should timely notify Party A to repair. Party A should conduct necessary
repair within 10 days after receiving such notice from Party B. Should Party A fails to conduct
the repair within such period, Party B could arrange the repair itself at the expense of Party A.

6.2 During the term of lease, Party B should reasonably use and take good care of the House and the
facilities within the House. In the event that the House or any of the facilities within the House
is damaged or out of work due to the improper use by Party B, Party B shall be responsible for
repairing. Should Party B refuses to repair, Party A could arrange the repair at the expense of
Party B.

6.3 During the term of lease, Party A should ensure that the House and any facilities within the
House are always in good and safe condition. Party A should send Party B a ten days’ notice if it
intends to conduct examination or maintenance on the House. Party B should cooperate with Party A
in such examination or maintenance. Party A should try to reduce the impact of such examination or
maintenance on Party B’s normal use of the House.

6.4 To install or add any ancillary facility or equipment other than those listed in Appendix III
hereof in the House, Party B should get the written consent of Party A and obtain (through Party A)
the approval of relevant government authorities if necessary. The parties shall enter into
separate agreements with respect to the ownership of and repair responsibilities in respect of such
ancillary facilities and equipment.

7. Status of the House upon Return

7.1 Unless Party A has given its consent to Party B’s proposal regarding renewal, Party B should
return the House to Party A on the expiry date of this contract. For each day of unauthorized
delay in return of the House, Party B shall pay a charge for use at the rate of RMB9.8 per square
meter.

7.2 The House returned by Party B should be in good condition. Upon its return, the House should
be inspected and accepted by Party A, and the parties shall settle all outstanding amounts.

8. Sublease, Assignment and Exchange

8.1 To sublease the entire House or any part thereof during the term of this contract, Party B
should get the written consent of Party A, unless Party A has expressly agreed in the

 

 

supplemental clauses hereof that Party B can sublease the House. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a
single room cannot be separated and subleased.

8.2 To sublease the House, Party B should enter into a written sublease contract with the sublessee
and register such sublease contract with the real estate exchange center or acceptance center under
farm system at the place where the House is located.

8.3 During the term of this contract, if Party B intends to assign its right to lease the House to
a third party or exchange the House with a third party, it should get the written consent of Party
A. After such assignment or exchange, the assignee or the opposite party of the exchange should
enter into a contract with Party A to modify the parties to this contract and continue to perform
this contract.

8.4 During the term of this contract, if Party A intends to sell the House, it should send Party B
a three months’ notice. In such case, Party B shall have the right of first refusal.

9. Termination Conditions

9.1 The parties agree that under any of the following circumstances, this contract shall
terminate without any party being liable to the other party.

(1) The right to use the piece of land occupied by the House is revoked before its expiry date;

(2) The House is confiscated for pubic interests;

(3) To satisfy city construction requirements, the House is listed in the category of permitted
housing demolition;

(4) The House is damaged, destroyed or categorized as a dangerous house;

(5) Party A has informed Party B that the House has been mortgaged before signing this contract,
and the House is now disposed due to the exercise of mortgage right.

9.2 The parties agree that under any of the following circumstances, one party can notify the other
party in writing to terminate this contract. In such case, the requesting party should pay a
liquidated damage in an amount equal to three months’ rental to the other party. If the
liquidated damage is not enough to cover the losses suffered by the other party, the requesting
party should also compensate the difference between the two.

(1) Party A does not deliver the House on time, and after being demanded by Party B, still fails to
deliver the House within 10 days after such demand.

(2) The House delivered by Party A does not comply with the requirements provided in this contract
and this makes the purpose of this contract cannot be realized, or there is any deficiency with the
delivered House and such deficiency endangers Party B’s safety;

 

 

(3) Party B changes the usage of the House without getting the written consent of Party A, and such
change has brought damage to the House;

(4) The body structure of the House has been damaged due to the reasons of Party B;

(5) Party B subleases the House, assigns the right to lease the House to third parties or exchanges
the House with third parties without getting the consent of Party A;

(6) Party B has delayed the payment of rental for one month or longer.

10. Liabilities for Breach of Contract

10.1 If there is any deficiency with the House when it is delivered, Party A should conduct repair
within ten days after the delivery. Party A agrees to reduce the rental or modify relevant clauses
with respect to rental if it fails to conduct the repair within such period.

10.2 If Party B suffers any loss due to the reason that Party A fails to inform it that the House
has been mortgaged or the transfer of the House is restricted, Party A shall be liable for
compensation.

10.3 During the term of lease, if the House is damaged due to the reason that Party A fails to
perform its repair and maintenance duties, and such damage causes economic losses or personal
injuries to Party B, Party A shall be liable for compensation.

10.4 If Party A terminates this contract and takes back the House before the expiry of the lease
term without the causes provided in this contract, Party A should pay Party B a liquidated damage
in an amount equal to three times the rental for the remaining period of lease. If such liquidated
damage is not enough to cover the losses of Party B, Party A should also compensate the difference
between the two.

10.5 If Party B decorates the House or adds ancillary facilities to the House without getting the
written consent of Party A or beyond the permitted scope and scale, Party A can request Party B to
restore the House to its original state.

10.6 If, during the term of lease, Party B terminates this contract without the causes provided
hereof, it should pay Party A a liquidated damage in an amount equal to three times the rental for
the remaining period of lease. If such liquidated damage is not enough to cover the losses of
Party A, Party B should also compensate the difference between the two. Party A can also deduct
such difference from the deposit. If the deposit is not enough to cover such difference, Party B
should pay the remaining part separately.

11. Miscellaneous

 

 

11.1 If, during the term of lease, Party A needs to mortgage the House, it should notify Party B in
writing and undertakes that in the event that the House shall be disposed by means of sales and
realization of property, it shall enquire with Party B in writing whether Party B would like to buy
the House.

11.2 This contract shall take effective after being signed by the parties. Party A shall be
responsible to register this contract with the real estate exchange center and the acceptance
center under farm system at the place where the House is located and collect the house lease
registration certificate therefrom within 15 days after this contract has been signed. If this
contract is modified or terminated after it has been registered, Party A shall be responsible to
apply to the original registration authority for modification registration or deregistration within
15 days after the occurrence of such modification or termination. Party A shall undertake all
liabilities for failure to attend such registration, modification registration and deregistration.

11.3 The parties can enter into supplemental clauses to address the issues not covered in this
contract. The supplemental clauses and appendixes contained hereof shall be an integral part of
this contract. The contents filled in the blank part of the page of supplemental clauses and the
appendixes shall have similar effect as those in the main part of this contract.

11.4 The parties acknowledge that they fully understand their respective rights, obligations and
liabilities under this contract, and agree to comply with the terms of this contract. If any party
breaches this contract, the other party can claim compensation pursuant to this contract.

11.5 Any dispute arising from the performance of this contract should be resolved through
negotiation. If the parties cannot reach an agreement to resolve the dispute through negotiation,
the parties agree to choose the second method set forth below to resolve such dispute.

(1) Arbitration at                      arbitration commission; or

(2) Litigation at competent court.

11.6 There are four original copies of this contract, all of which shall have same effect. Each
party shall hold one original copy and one other original copy shall be submitted to Pudong real
estate exchange center for registration.

 

 

Supplemental Clauses

1. The term of lease is April 1, 2008 to April 30, 2010, among which the period from April 1, 2008
to April 30, 2008 shall be rental free period. During the rental fee period, Party B shall be
exempted from paying rental, but will not be exempted from paying property management fee and water
and electricity charges.

2. Party B should pay a deposit in an amount equal to two months’ rental (RMB69,628.2) within three
business days after the execution of this contract.

3. If, upon the expiry of the lease term, Party B decides not to renew the contract, Party A shall
return the deposit (not bearing interest) to Party B within five business days after it has checked
the House and Party B has settled all outstanding sums.

4. Party A shall deliver the House in its current state to Party B and agrees that Party B can
decorate the House, provided that such decoration will not cause damage to the original structure
of the House. Upon the expiry or termination of the lease, Party B shall restore those parts of
decoration that Party A does not require to be kept to its original state at its own expense.

If there is any discrepancy between these supplemental clauses and the main part of this contract,
these supplemental clauses shall prevail.

 

 

Appendix I. Plan View of the House

Appendix II. Use Area, Conditions and Requirements on the use of the House

Appendix III. Current Status of Decoration and Ancillary Facilities and Equipment

Decoration, Ancillary Facilities and Equipment that Party A Permits Party B to Conduct and Install within the House

	 	 	 
	Lessor (Party A):

	 	Lessee (Party B): Shanghai Meining
	 

	 	Computer Software Co., Ltd.
	Nationality:

	 	Nationality:
	Legal Representative:

	 	Legal Representative:
	Registration Certificate/ID Card No.:

	 	Registration Certificate/ID Card No.:
	Address:

	 	Address:
	Post Code:

	 	Post Code:
	Telephone:

	 	Telephone:
	Entrusted Agent:

	 	Entrusted Agent:
	Signature/Chop:

	 	Signature/Chop:
	Date of Execution:

	 	Date of Execution:
	Place of Execution:

	 	Place of Execution:exv4w97

Exhibit 4.97

[Translated from the original Chinese version]

LEASE CONTRACT

Party A: Beijing Jintai Hengye Co.,Ltd. House Lease Branch

Address: 29th Building, No. 9 Yard, West Anningzhuang Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Legal Representative: Lv Dong

Tel: 010-82743418

Fax: 010-82743418

Post Code: 100085

Party B: Beijing Glory Co., Ltd.

Legal Representative: Zhao Zhiwei

Tel: 010-58325388

Pursuant to relevant law and regulations of the People’s Republic of China and under the principles
of equality, free will and negotiation, Beijing Jintai Hengye Co., Ltd. House Lease Branch
(hereinafter referred to as “Party A”) and Beijing Glory Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as
“Party B”) entered into this contract (the “Contract”) with respect to the lease of Jintai Fudi
Tower.

Article 1. House and Rent

1.1 Party A shall lease to Party B the housing unit located in1205 of the 29th Floor of
the Nineth Yard of West Anningzhuang Road (Jintai Fudi Tower) of Haidian District Beijing (the
“House”) for office use.

      (1) Area of House: 108 square meters

      (2) Daily rate: RMB2.5 per day per square meter (with property management fee, central air
conditioning charge and water charge included)

      (3) Total monthly rent: RMB8,212.5(including property management fee)

      (4) See appendix for the condition of the House Party A delivered to Party B.

1.2 The rent shall be fixed during the term of this Contract.

Article 2. Term

2.1 The term of lease under this Contract is 12 months, commencing from January 10, 2008 and ending
on January 9, 2009.

Article 3. Deposit

3.1 Deposit

 

 

Party B should complete the check-in procedure within the free lease period, and pay an amount
equal to three months’ rent as deposit, which cannot be used to offset rent.

3.2 Party A shall return the deposit to Party B within one month after Party B has complied with
the provisions of this Contract and has returned the House in good condition to Party A upon the
expiry of this Contract and settled all outstanding amounts. The deposit shall bear no interest.

3.3 Party B should present the receipt for deposit to claim return of deposit.

Article 4. Other Charges

4.1 Other charges under this Contract include the followings:

(1) Electricity fee, which shall be charged at a rate of RMB0.9/Kwh based on the amount of
consumption shown on the ammeter.

(2) Parking fee. The parking fee for surface parking space shall be charged pursuant to relevant
charge standards of Party A.

4.2 Party A can adjust the charges in the event that the State adjusts the price of electricity.

Article 5. Payment Method

5.1 Rent and Property Management Fee

Party B should pay the current month’s rent and property management fee to the department
designated by Party A before the fifth day of each month.

5.2 Other Charges

After receiving payment advice from Party A, Party B shall settle all other charges for the last
month before the fifth day of each month.

5.3 Down Payment

Within three days after the execution of this Contract, Party B should pay the agreed down payment
to the department designated by Party A.

The amount of down payment is equal to one month’s rent (RMB8,212.5).

5.4 Payment

Party B shall pay deposit, rent, property management fee and other charges in the form of cash,
check or bank transfer. The above listed amounts shall be collected by Beijing Jintai Property
Management Company which is designated by Party A with formal invoices issued.

 

 

Article 6. Term Extension and Renewal

6.1 If Party B does not breached the terms, agreements, provisions and conditions hereunder within
the term of this Contract, it shall be granted with the priority to lease the House for another
term (excluding the right to determine rent).

6.2 Party B should exercise its priority right with respect to lease renewal in writing within two
months before the expiry of this Contract. If Party B does not exercise such right within this
period, this Contract shall expire upon the expiry of its original term and Party A can make
arrangement for leasing the House to new lessee and allow the new lessee to enter into the House to
take a look, provided that such arrangement will not affect the normal work of Party B.

6.3 If Party B does not intend to renew this Contract upon its expiry or terminates this Contract,
it should move out from the House within three days after the expiry or termination of this
Contract and take away all its belongings from the House, otherwise, it will be deemed to have
given up the right to dispose the belongings left in the House and Party A shall be entitled to
dispose such belongings.

6.4 If, upon the expiry of this Contract, Party B cannot move out from the House on time, it should
notify Party A in writing. In such case, the term of this Contract can be extended for an
appropriate time at an appropriate rate agreed upon by the parties, provided that the new lessee’s
check-in will not be affected.

Article 7. Rights and Obligations of the Parties

7.1 Party A shall have the following rights and obligations under this Contract.

(1) Party A should keep the House in good condition. It will be responsible to check and repair the
House. In the event that anything out of Party A’s control happens and as a result of this, the
normal operation of any facility in the House is affected or the normal supply of electricity,
water, gas and air conditioning is suspended, Party A should repair as soon as possible. The
provisions of this Contract and Party B’s obligations with respect to payment of rent and other
charges shall not be so affected.

(2) Party A should procure necessary insurances for the House.

(3) Party A should provide central air conditioning to the leased unit within regular working hours
(subject to the agreed time provided in the property management agreement).

(4) Party A shall be responsible for the cleaning of the public areas.

(5) Party A should do the property management work well.

(6) Party A can make necessary amendments to the provisions with respect to the property management
based on specific circumstances.

 

 

7.2 Party B shall have the following rights and obligations under this Contract.

(1) Party B should pay rent and other charges that the property management company will charge for
the services provided to it on time.

(2) Party B should keep the interior fittings (including walls, floors, ceilings and various fixed
facilities like windows, electric circuits, electric facilities, furniture, sanitary appliances,
etc) of the House clean and in good condition. If there is any damage to the House or any damage to
the public areas that is cased by the employees or guests of Party B, Party B shall bear the
expenses accrued to Party A for repairing.

(3) Party B shall be responsible for checking and repairing the facilities and equipment it has
installed when decorating the House at its own expense.

(4) Upon the expiry of this Contract, Party B should keep the House intact (fair wear and tear
excepted), restore the House into its original state and return the House to Party A after the
House has been examined and accepted by Party A or Party A has given its consent in writing with
respect to keeping the House in its current state.

(5) Party B should strictly abide by relevant policies of Party A.

(6) Without getting the written consent of Party A, Party B is prohibited from adding new lock(s)
to the front door of the House or changing the original lock on the front door.

(7) Party B is prohibited from conducting those activities that will make the insurances upon the
House invalid or make the premium for such insurances increase. If Party B’s breach of the above
provision results in Party A reinsuring the House, Party B shall undertake the difference between
the premium for reinsurance and the premium for the original insurance and other relevant expenses.

(8) Party B is prohibited from transferring, subleasing or assigning the House to others by any
means or sharing any part of the House with others. Party B cannot use the House for the purposes
other than those listed in this Contract.

(9) Party B shall be responsible for procuring necessary insurances for its own properties. Upon
the entrustment of Party B, Party A shall assist Party B to procure such insurances.

(10) During the term of this Contract, the House shall be for the use and in the custody of Party
B. Should there be any personal injury or property damage (including without limitation to water
leakage) happened within the House, Party B shall be undertake relevant liabilities, regardless of
the reasons and whether they are attributable to Party B’s negligence.

(11) Party B shall decorate the House at its own expense in accordance with the designing and
drawings approved by the property management company, and abide by relevant procedures and policies
applicable to the House.

Article 8. Default and Claim for Compensation

 

 

8.1 Party A shall be considered to be in default if Party B has paid the deposit and first
installment of rent after the execution of this Contract, but Party A fails to deliver the House
and relevant facilities thereof to Party B. In this case, Party B is entitled to claim for return
of the rent for the delayed period or extend the term of this Contract accordingly.

8.2 Party B shall be considered to be in default if it fails to pay rent, deposit and other charges
on time. In such case, Party A can charge a late fee in an amount equal to 3‰ of the overdue amount
for each day of delay.

8.3 In the event that Party B has delayed in the payment of rent for one month, Party A shall be
entitled to terminate this Contract and claim against Party B for damages, and Party A shall also
be entitled to withhold the deposit paid by Party A and claim for other outstanding amount.

8.4 In the event that Party B fails to pay any other charges for the current month on time, Party A
shall be entitled to suspend the provision of relevant services.

8.5 In the event that Party B has committed a serious breach of this Contract, Party A shall be
entitled to terminate this Contract and lease the House to others. Party B shall also be entitled
to deduct any of its losses arising from such breach from the deposit paid by Party B.

8.6 Party B shall be considered to be in default if it terminates this Contract before its expiry.
In such case, Party B should notify Party A in writing 30 days beforehand and pay an amount equal
to two months’ rent as liquidated damage.

8.7 In the event that Party B breaches its obligations provided in other provisions of this
Contract and the internal management policies of the building, Party A can request Party B to
correct its breaching acts and shall be entitled to claim for damages.

8.8 In the event that Party B changes the usage of the House without getting the permit of Party
A, Party A can request Party B to correct its act within specified period. Should Party B fails to
correct its act as requested by Party A, Party A shall be entitled to terminate this Contract and
claim damages in accordance with Article 8 (5) and 8(7) hereof.

Article 9. Termination

9.1 In the event that the House is seriously damaged due to fire or other reasons and Party A
decides not to repair the House or pull it down, Party A shall notify Party B in writing within 90
days after the occurrence of such disaster. This Contract shall terminate upon the issuance of such
notice and Party B should move out from the House immediately without getting any compensation from
Party A. If Party B is not able to use the House after the damage, Party B does not need to pay
rent for the period so affected. If Party A decides to repair the House, Party B’s obligation to
pay rent shall be resumed after the completion of such repair.

 

 

9.2 In the event that the House cannot be used due to the reasons of force majeure or
expropriation, Party A shall return the deposit and rent (not including interest) already paid to
Party B and the Contract shall terminate automatically. In such case, neither party shall claim
damages against the other party.

Article 10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 This Contract shall be construed and interpreted pursuant to the law of the People’s Republic
of China. Any dispute between the parties in connection with or arising from this Contract shall be
resolved through negotiation. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute through negotiation,
either party can submit such dispute to the court at the place in which the House is located for
litigation.

Article 11. Effectiveness

11.1 This Contract shall be signed by the legal representative or authorized representative of the
parties and affixed with the chops of the parties.

11.2 Any amendment or modification to the Contract shall not take effective until it has been
confirmed and signed by the parties.

11.3 This Contract is six pages long and has four original copies which shall take effective after
being signed and chopped. Each party shall hold two original copies which have same effect.

	 	 	 
	Party A: (chop)

	 	Party B: (chop)
	 
	 	 
	Legal Representative:

	 	Legal Representative:
	 
	 	 
	Date:

	 	Date:

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