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EXECUTION COPY

	  	
October 10, 2011

Pingdingshan Tai Ao Expressway Co., Ltd.

North 30, Jianshe Road, Pingdingshan City,

Henan Province, China

Henan Shengrun Real Estate Co., Ltd.

No.3 25th Floor Unit 1, No.1 Building, 219 Jinshui Road, Zhengzhou,

Henan Province, China

Zhengzhou Simian Real Estate Co., Ltd.

2 Mianfang West Road, Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou,

Henan Province, China

Loan Set-Off Agreement

 

Gentlemen:

 

Reference is hereby made to the various loan agreements and loan renewal agreements set forth on Exhibit A hereto (collectively, the “Loan Agreements”) pursuant to which Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd. (“Pingdingshan Pinglin”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of China Infrastructure Investment Corporation (“CIIC”), lent certain amounts to Pingdingshan Tai Ao Expressway Co., Ltd. (“Pingdingshan Tai Ao”) and Zhumadian Xinyang Expressway Co., Ltd. (“Zhumadian Xinyang”).  Immediately preceding the June Provisions (as defined below), RMB1,215,794,786 Yuan (approximately US$188 million) of principal including advances to Pingdingshan Tai Ao in the amount of RMB258,889,121 Yuan (approximately US$40 million) and RMB120,599,079 Yuan (approximately US$19 million) of interest were due and outstanding in the aggregate under the Loan Agreements].  Reference is also hereby made to the provisions for bad debt expense made by the Company as of June 30, 2011 equal to $66,502,996 with respect to amounts owed by Pingdingshan Tai Ao, and equal to $83,087,504 with respect to amounts owed by Zhumadian Xinyang (collectively, the “June Provisions”).  Following the June Provisions, Pingdingshan Pinglin retained a note receivable from Pingdingshian Tai Ao in the amount of $57,169,593 (the “Outstanding Note Receivable”).

 

 Given that (i) the Outstanding Note Receivable is non-performing, and (ii) Henan Shengrun Real Estate Co., Ltd. (“Henan Shengrun”), an affiliate of Pingdingshan Tai Ao, owns 100% of the equity interests in Zhengzhou Simian Real Estate Co., Ltd. (“Simian Real Estate”), which respectively holds net assets of US$112,097,242 pursuant to its audited balance sheet as of June 30, 2011 (including real estate assets with an audited balance of real estate under development at approximately US$131 million, which currently appraised at a value of RMB1,000,000,000 Yuan (approximately US$157 million) (pursuant to an appraisal conducted by America Appraisal, the report of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B)), the parties hereto have agreed, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, to cancel the Outstanding Note Receivable in consideration for the transfer by Henan Shengrun of 51% of its ownership interests in Simian Real Estate to be effected by the entry of Henan Shengrun into VIE arrangements for the benefit of Pingdingshan Pinglin with respect to 51% of its ownership interests in Simian Real Estate.  The parties agree that such VIE arrangements shall be memorialized pursuant to the forms of exclusive business cooperation agreement, exclusive option agreement, equity pledge agreement and power of attorney attached hereto as Exhibits C through F, respectively, each of which shall be validly dated, executed and delivered as of the date hereof (the “Simian VIE Arrangements”).

  

  

  

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Except to the extent specifically set forth below, following satisfaction of the conditions set forth above to the satisfaction of CIIC and Pingdingshan Pinglin in their sole discretion, Pingdingshan Pinglin hereby acknowledges and agrees that (i) all obligations and liabilities of Pingdingshan Tai Ao, including the obligation to pay the Outstanding Note Receivable, shall be deemed discharged, and (ii) Pingdingshan Tai Ao shall no longer be deemed to be a party to any agreement or contract setting forth any obligation to pay the Outstanding Note Receivable.

 

The parties hereto also further agree that, to the extent that the Simian VIE Arrangements are deemed to be invalid or unenforceable by any court or governmental authority of the People’s Republic of China at any time on or after the date hereof, Pingdingshan Tai Ao, Henan Shengrun and Simian Real Estate will be deemed to be immediately, unconditionally and jointly and severally liable to Pingdingshan Pinglin and CIIC for cash damages in an aggregate amount equal to the Outstanding Note Receivable plus interest from the date hereof.

 

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, including the validity, invalidity, breach or termination thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in Hong Kong under the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Administered Arbitration Rules in force when the Notice of Arbitration is submitted in accordance with these Rules.  The number of arbitrators shall be three.  The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English.

 

This letter agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People’s Republic of China.

 

Notices under this letter agreement shall be made to the parties hereto as set forth below:

 

	 	
China Infrastructure Investment Corporation

	  	
Address:

	
Room D, 2F, Building 12, Xinxin Huayuan, Jinshui Road, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China

	  	
Attn:

	
Li Xipeng

	  	
Phone:

	
0375-2754377

	  	
Facsimile:

	
0371-68261839

	  	
with a copy to:

	  	  
	  	
Loeb & Loeb LLP

	  	
Suite 4301, Tower C, Beijing Yintai Center

	  	
2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District

	  	
Beijing 100022, China

	  	
Attn: Mitchell Nussbaum / Frank Marinaro

 

  

  

  

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Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

	 	
Address:

	
Pinglin Expressway Toll Gate, Xincheng District, Pingdingshan, Henan Province, China

	 	
Attn:

	
Liu Bei

	 	
Phone:

	
0375-2754377

	 	
Facsimile:

	
0375-2754444

	 	  	  
	 	
Pingdingshan Tai Ao Expressway Co., Ltd.

	 	
Address:

	
North 30, Jianshe Road, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province, China

	 	
Attn:

	
Ren Junfeng

	 	
Phone:

	
0375- 7258436

	 	
Facsimile:

	
0375-7258222

	 	  	  
	 	
Henan Shengrun Real Estate Co., Ltd.

	 	
Address:

	
1st Floor, No.12 Building, Xinxin Garden, Jinshui Road, Zhengzhou

	 	
Attn:

	
Shi Jingying

	 	
Phone:

	
0371-68260955

	 	
Facsimile:

	
0371-68260955

	 	  	  
	 	
Zhengzhou Simian Real Estate Co., Ltd.

	 	
Address:

	
1st Floor, No.12 Building, Xinxin Garden, Jinshui Road, Zhengzhou

	 	
Attn:

	
Fan Jinhua

	 	
Phone:

	
0371-68261738

	 	
Facsimile:

	
0371-68261738

 

  

  

  

EXECUTION COPY

 

This letter agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts each of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.  Any signature delivered by a party by facsimile transmission shall be deemed an original signature hereto.

 

	  	
Very truly yours,

	  	  
	  	
China Infrastructure Investment Corporation

	  	  	  
	  	
By:

	/s/ Li Xipeng
	  	  	
Name: Li Xipeng

	  	  	
Title: Chief Executive Officer, Chairman

	  	  	  
	  	
Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

	  	  	  
	  	
By:

	/s/ Li Xipeng
	  	  	
Name: Li Xipeng

	  	  	
Title: Chairman

 

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FIRST SIGNATURE PAGE TO

LOAN SET-OFF AGREEMENT

  

  

  

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Accepted, Acknowledged and Agreed

	
as of this __ day of October, 2011:

	  	  
	
Pingdingshan Tai Ao Expressway Co., Ltd.

	  	  
	
By:

	/s/ Li Xipeng
	  	
Name: Li Xipeng

	  	
Title: Chairman

	  	  
	
Henan Shengrun Real Estate Co., Ltd.

	  	  
	
By:

	/s/ Shu Pujuan
	  	
Name: Shu Pujuan

	  	
Title: Chairman

	  	  
	
Zhengzhou Simian Real Estate Co., Ltd.

	  	  
	
By:

	/s/ Shu Pujuan
	  	
Name: Shu Pujuan

	  	
Title: Chairman

 

  

  

  

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Exhibit A

 

Loan Agreement dated June 26, 2005 by and between Pingdingshan Tai Ao Expressway Co., Ltd. and Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

 

Loan Agreement dated June 28, 2006 by and between Pingdingshan Tai Ao Expressway Co., Ltd. and Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

 

Loan Agreement dated June 29, 2007 by and between Pingdingshan Tai Ao Expressway Co., Ltd. and Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

 

Loan Renewal Agreement dated June 26, 2008 by and between Pingdingshan Tai Ao Expressway Co., Ltd. and Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

 

Loan Agreement dated June 29, 2010 by and between Pingdingshan Tai Ao Expressway Co., Ltd. and Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

 

Loan Agreement dated June 18, 2004 by and between Zhumadian Xinyang Expressway Co., Ltd. and Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

 

Loan Agreement dated June 28, 2006 by and between Zhumadian Xinyang Expressway Co., Ltd. and Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

 

Loan Agreement dated June 28, 2007 by and between Zhumadian Xinyang Expressway Co., Ltd. and Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

 

Loan Renewal Agreement dated June 26, 2008 by and between Zhumadian Xinyang Expressway Co., Ltd. and Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

 

Loan Agreement dated June 29, 2010 by and between Zhumadian Xinyang Expressway Co., Ltd. and Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

  

  

  

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30-Sep-11

	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 
	  	 	
RMB

	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 
	

Long-Term Note Receivable from related parties

	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 
	 	 	
Principal

	 	 	
Interest

	 	
开始时间

	 	
Total amount

	 
	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 
	
Tai'ao

	 	 	480,026,168	 	 	 	60,442,495	 	  	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
1-Jul-05

	 	 	540,468,663	 
	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 
	
Xinyang

	 	 	476,879,497	 	 	 	60,156,584	 	  	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
1-Jul-04

	 	 	537,036,081	 
	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 
	
Sub-Total

	 	 	956,905,665	 	 	 	120,599,079	 	  	 	 	1,077,504,744	 
	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 
	
Long Term Advance to a related party

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 
	
Tai'ao

	 	 	258,889,121	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	258,889,121	 
	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 
	
Total

	 	 	1,215,794,786	 	 	 	120,599,079	 	  	 	 	1,336,393,865	 

 

  

  

  

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EXHIBIT B

  

  

  

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EXHIBIT C

  

  

  

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EXHIBIT D

  

  

  

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EXHIBIT E

  

  

  

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EXHIBIT FUnassociated Document

 

独家业务合作协议

Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement

本独家业务合作协议(下称“本协议”)由以下双方于2011年10月10日在中华人民共和国(下称“中国”)河南省平顶山签署。

This Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the following parties on October 10, 2011 in  Pingdingshan, Henan, the People’s Republic of China (“China” or the “PRC”).

 

	
甲方:

	
平顶山平临高速公路有限责任公司

	
地址:

	
平顶山市中兴路北段工商银行房地产大厦

	
Party A:

	
Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

	
Address:

	
Industrial and Commercial Bank Real Estate Mansion, Zhongxing Road North, Pingdingshan

 

	
乙方:

	
郑州四棉置业有限公司

	
地址:

	
郑州市中原区棉纺西路2号

	
Party B:

	
Zhengzhou Simian Real Estate Co., Ltd.

	
Address:

	
2 Mianfang West Road, Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou

 

甲方和乙方以下各称为“一方”,统称为“双方”。

Each of Party A and Party B shall be hereinafter referred to as a “Party” respectively, and as the “Parties” collectively.

鉴于:

Whereas,

	
1.

	
甲方是一家在中国注册的外商独资企业,拥有提供技术和咨询服务的必要资源;

Party A is a wholly-foreign-owned enterprise established in China, and has the necessary resources to provide technical and consulting services;

	
2.

	
乙方是一家在中国注册的内资公司,经中国有关政府部门依法批准可以从事房地产开发、销售,房屋租赁(以下称“主营业务”);

Party B is a company with exclusively domestic capital registered in China and may engage in real estate development, sale and leasing (collectively, the “Principal Business”);

	
3.

	
甲方同意利用其技术、人员和信息优势,在本协议期间向乙方提供有关主营业务的独家技术和业务支持和咨询服务,乙方同意接受甲方或其指定方按本协议条款的规定提供的咨询和各种服务。

Party A is willing to provide Party B with technical support, consulting services and other commercial services on exclusive basis in relation to the Principal Business during the term of this Agreement, utilizing its advantages in technology, human resources, and information, and Party B is willing to accept such services provided by Party A or Party A's designee(s), each on the terms set forth herein.

 

 

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据此,甲方和乙方经协商一致,达成如下协议:

Now, therefore, through mutual discussion, the Parties have reached the following agreements:

	
1.

	
服务提供

Services Provided by Party A

	
  

	
1.1

	
按照本协议条款和条件,乙方在此委任甲方在本协议期间作为乙方的独家服务提供者向乙方提供全面的技术支持、业务支持和相关咨询服务,具体内容包括所有在乙方主营业务范围内由甲方不时决定必要的服务,包括但不限于以下内容:技术服务、业务咨询、资产设备租赁、市场咨询、系统集成、产品研发和系统维护。

Party B hereby appoints Party A as Party B's exclusive services provider to provide Party B with complete technical support, business support and related consulting services during the term of this Agreement, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which may include all necessary services within the scope of the Principal Business as may be determined from time to time by Party A, such as but not limited to technical services, business consultations, equipment or property leasing, marketing consultancy, system integration, product research and development, and system maintenance.

	
  

	
1.2

	
乙方接受甲方的咨询和服务。乙方进一步同意,除非经甲方事先书面同意,在本协议期间,就本协议约定的服务或其他事宜,乙方不得直接或间接地从任何第三方获得任何与本协议相同或类似的咨询和/或服务,并不得与任何第三方就本协议所述事项建立任何类似的合作关系。双方同意,甲方可以指定其他方(该被指定方可以与乙方签署本协议第1.3条描述的某些协议)为乙方提供本协议约定的服务和/或支持。

Party B agrees to accept all the consultations and services provided by Party A. Party B further agrees that unless with Party A's prior written consent, during the term of this Agreement, Party B shall not directly or indirectly accept the same or any similar consultations and/or services provided by any third party and shall not establish similar corporation relationship with any third party regarding the matters contemplated by this Agreement. Party A may appoint other parties, who may enter into certain agreements described in Section 1.3 with Party B, to provide Party B with the consultations and/or services under this Agreement.

 

 

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1.3

	
服务的提供方式

Service Providing Methodology

	
  

	
1.3.1

	
甲、乙双方同意在本协议有效期内,视情况而定,乙方可以与甲方或甲方指定的其他方进一步签订技术服务协议和咨询服务协议,对各项技术服务、咨询服务的具体内容、方式、人员、收费等进行约定。

Party A and Party B agree that during the term of this Agreement, where necessary, Party B may enter into further technical service agreements or consulting service agreements with Party A or any other party designated by Party A, which shall provide the specific contents, manner, personnel, and fees for the specific technical services and consulting services.

	
  

	
1.3.2

	
为更好地履行本协议,甲乙双方同意,视情况而定,乙方在本协议有效期内将与甲方或甲方指定的其他方根据业务进展需要随时签署设备、资产的租用协议,由甲方将有关的设备、资产提供给乙方使用。

To fulfill this Agreement, Party A and Party B agree that during the term of this Agreement, where necessary, Party B may enter into equipment or property leases with Party A or any other party designated by Party A which shall permit Party B to use Party A's relevant equipment or property based on the needs of the business of Party B.

	
  

	
1.3.3

	
乙方特此向甲方授予一项不可撤销的排他性的购买权,根据该购买权,甲方可在中国法律法规允许的范围内,由甲方自行选择,向乙方购买任何部分或全部资产,作价为中国法律允许的最低价格。届时双方将另行签订一份资产转让合同,对该资产转让的条款和条件进行约定。

Party B hereby grants to Party A an irrevocable and exclusive option to purchase from Party B, at Party A’s sole discretion, any or all of the assets of Party B, to the extent permitted under the PRC laws, at the lowest purchase price permitted by the PRC laws. In this case, the Parties shall enter into a separate assets transfer agreement, specifying the terms and conditions of the transfer of the assets.

 

 

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2.

	
服务的价格和支付方式

The Calculation and Payment of the Service Fees

双方同意,就甲方提供的服务,乙方应将其净收入的 51%的款项支付给甲方作为服务费(“服务费”)。服务费应当按月支付;经甲乙双方事先书面同意,服务费费率可以根据乙方的经营需要进行调整。乙方应于每月最后一天开始起算的15日内,(a) 向甲方提供乙方当月的管理报表和经营数据,包括乙方在当月的净收入额(“每月净收入”);(b) 将每月净收入的51%支付给甲方(“月付款”)。乙方应于每个财政年度末的90日内,(a) 向甲方提供乙方在本财政年度的经审计的财务报表,该财务报表应当经由甲方批准的独立注册会计师审计并认证;(b) 如果按照经审计的财务报表显示,本财政年度内乙方向甲方支付的月付款的总额有任何不足,乙方应向甲方支付财务报表显示的月付款和实际支付的月付款总额之间差额。

Both Parties agree that, in consideration of the services provided by Party A, Party B shall pay Party A fees (the “Service Fees”) equal to 51% of the net income of Party B.  The Service Fees shall be due and payable on a monthly basis; upon the prior written consent by Party A and Party B, the rate of Service Fees may be adjusted pursuant to the operational needs of Party B.  Within 15 days after the end of each month, Party B shall (a) deliver to Party A the management accounts and operating statistics of Party B for such month, including the net income of Party B during such month (the “Monthly Net Income”), and (b) pay 51% of such Monthly Net Income to Party A (each such payment, a “Monthly Payment”).  Within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, Party B shall (a) deliver to Party A audited financial statements of Party B for such fiscal year, which shall be audited and certified by an independent certified public accountant approved by Party A, and (b) pay an amount to Party A equal to the shortfall, if any, of the aggregate net income of Party B for such fiscal year, as shown in such audited financial statements, as compared to the aggregate amount of the Monthly Payments paid by Party B to Party A in such fiscal year.

	
3.

	
知识产权和保密条款

Intellectual Property Rights and Confidentiality Clauses

	
  

	
3.1

	
甲方对履行本协议而产生或创造的任何权利、所有权、权益和所有知识产权包括但不限于著作权、专利权、专利申请权、软件、技术秘密、商业机密及其他均享有独占的和排他的权利和利益。乙方须签署所有适当的文件,采取所有适当的行动,递交所有的文件和/或申请,提供所有适当的协助,以及做出所有其他依据甲方的自行决定认为是必要的行为,以将任何对该等知识产权的所有权、权利和权益赋予甲方,和/或完善对甲方此等知识产权权利的保护。

Party A shall have exclusive and proprietary rights and interests in all rights, ownership, interests and intellectual properties arising out of or created during the performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to copyrights, patents, patent applications, software, technical secrets, trade secrets and others. Party B shall execute all appropriate documents, take all appropriate actions, submit all filings and/or applications, render all appropriate assistance and otherwise conduct whatever is necessary as deemed by Party A in its sole discretion for the purposes of vesting any ownership, right or interest of any such intellectual property rights in Party A, and/or perfecting the protections for any such intellectual property rights in Party A.

 

 

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3.2

	
双方承认及确定有关本协议、本协议内容,以及彼此就准备或履行本协议而交换的任何口头或书面资料均被视为保密信息。双方应当对所有该等保密信息予以保密,而在未得到另一方书面同意前,不得向任何第三者披露任何保密信息,惟下列信息除外:(a)公众人士知悉或将会知悉的任何信息(惟并非由接受保密信息之一方擅自向公众披露);(b)根据适用法律法规、股票交易规则、或政府部门或法院的命令而所需披露之任何信息;或(c)由任何一方就本协议所述交易而需向其股东、投资者、法律或财务顾问披露之信息,而该股东、法律或财务顾问亦需遵守与本条款相类似之保密责任。如任何一方工作人员或聘请机构的泄密均视为该方的泄密,需依本协议承担违约责任。无论本协议以任何理由终止,本条款仍然生效。

The Parties acknowledge that the existence and the terms of this Agreement and any oral or written information exchanged between the Parties in connection with the preparation and performance this Agreement are regarded as confidential information. Each Party shall maintain confidentiality of all such confidential information, and without obtaining the written consent of the other Party, it shall not disclose any relevant confidential information to any third parties, except for the information that: (a) is or will be in the public domain (other than through the receiving Party’s unauthorized disclosure); (b) is under the obligation to be disclosed pursuant to the applicable laws or regulations, rules of any stock exchange, or orders of the court or other government authorities; or (c) is required to be disclosed by any Party to its shareholders, investors, legal counsels or financial advisors regarding the transaction contemplated hereunder, provided that such shareholders, investors, legal counsels or financial advisors shall  be bound by the confidentiality obligations similar to those set forth in this Section. Disclosure of any confidential information by the staff members or agencies hired by any Party shall be deemed disclosure of such confidential information by such Party, which Party shall be held liable for breach of this Agreement. This Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.

 

 

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3.3

	
双方同意,不论本协议是否变更、解除或终止,本条款将持续有效。

The Parties agree that this Section shall survive changes to, and rescission or termination of, this Agreement.

	
4.

	
陈述和保证

Representations and Warranties

	
  

	
4.1

	
甲方陈述和保证如下:

Party A hereby represents and warrants as follows:

	
  

	
4.1.1

	
甲方是按照中国法律合法注册并有效存续的外商独资企业。

Party A is a wholly owned foreign enterprise legally registered and validly existing in accordance with the laws of China.

	
  

	
4.1.2

	
甲方已采取必要的公司行为,获得必要的授权,并取得第三方和政府部门的同意及批准(若需)以签署,交付和履行本协议;甲方对本协议的签署,交付和履行并不违反法律法规的明确规定。

Party A has taken all necessary corporate actions, obtained all necessary authorization and the consent and approval from third parties and government agencies (if any) for the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement.  Party A’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement do not violate any explicit requirements under any law or regulation binding on Party A.

	
  

	
4.1.3

	
本协议构成对其合法、有效、有约束力并依本协议之条款对其强制执行的义务。

This Agreement constitutes Party A's legal, valid and binding obligations, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

	
  

	
4.2

	
乙方陈述和保证如下:

Party B hereby represents and warrants as follows:

 

 

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4.2.1

	
乙方是按照中国法律合法注册且有效存续的公司,乙方获得从事主营业务所需的政府许可、牌照。

Party B is a company legally registered and validly existing in accordance with the laws of China and has obtained the relevant permit and license for engaging in the Principal Business in a timely manner;

	
  

	
4.2.2

	
乙方已采取必要的公司行为,获得必要的授权,并取得第三方和政府部门的同意及批准(若需)以签署,交付和履行本协议;乙方对本协议的签署,交付和履行并不违反法律法规的明确规定。

Party B has taken all necessary corporate actions, obtained all necessary authorization and the consent and approval from third parties and government agencies (if any) for the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement.  Party B’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement do not violate any explicit requirements under any law or regulation binding on Party A.

 

	
  

	
4.2.3

	
本协议构成对其合法、有效、有约束力并依本协议之条款对其强制执行的义务。

This Agreement constitutes Party B's legal, valid and binding obligations, and shall be enforceable against it.

	
5.

	
生效和有效期

Effectiveness and Term

	
  

	
5.1

	
本协议于文首标明的协议日期签署并同时生效。除非依本协议或双方其他协议的约定而提前终止,本协议有效期为10年。

This Agreement is executed on the date first above written and shall take effect as of such date. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement or relevant agreements separately executed between the Parties, the term of this Agreement shall be 10 years.

	
  

	
5.2

	
本协议期满(包括延期期满)前,经甲方书面确认,本协议可以延期。延期的期限由甲方决定,乙方必须无条件地同意该延期。

The term of this Agreement may be extended if confirmed in writing by Party A prior to the expiration thereof (including expiration of any renewed term). The extended term shall be determined by Party A, and Party B shall accept such extended term unconditionally.

 

 

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6.

	
终止

Termination

	
  

	
6.1

	
除非依据本协议续期,本协议于到期之日终止。

Unless renewed in accordance with the relevant terms of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be terminated upon the date of expiration hereof.

	
  

	
6.2

	
本协议有效期内,除非甲方对乙方有重大过失或存在欺诈行为,乙方不得提前终止本协议。尽管如此,甲方可在任何时候通过提前30天向乙方发出书面通知的方式终止本协议。

During the term of this Agreement, unless Party A commits gross negligence, or a fraudulent act, against Party B, Party B shall not terminate this Agreement prior to its expiration date. Nevertheless, Party A shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon giving 30 days' prior written notice to Party B at any time.

	
  

	
6.3

	
在本协议终止之后,双方在第3、7和8条项下的权利和义务将继续有效。

The rights and obligations of the Parties under Articles 3, 7 and 8 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

	
7.

	
适用法律和争议解决

Governing Law and Resolution of Disputes

	
  

	
7.1

	
本协议的订立、效力、解释、履行、修改和终止以及争议的解决适用中国的法律。

The execution, effectiveness, construction, performance, amendment and termination of this Agreement and the resolution of disputes hereunder shall be governed by the laws of China.

	
  

	
7.2

	
因解释和履行本协议而发生的任何争议,本协议双方应首先通过友好协商的方式加以解决。如果在一方向其他方发出要求协商解决的书面通知后30天之内争议仍然得不到解决,则任何一方均可将有关争议提交给中国国际经济贸易仲裁委员会,由该会按照其仲裁规则仲裁解决。仲裁应在北京进行,使用之语言为中文。仲裁裁决是终局性的,对各方均有约束力。

In the event of any dispute with respect to the construction and performance of this Agreement, the Parties shall first resolve the dispute through friendly negotiations. In the event the Parties fail to reach an agreement on the dispute within 30 days after either Party's request to the other Parties for resolution of the dispute through negotiations, either Party may submit the relevant dispute to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission for arbitration, in accordance with its Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Beijing, and the language used in arbitration shall be Chinese. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on all Parties.

 

 

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7.3

	
因解释和履行本协议而发生任何争议或任何争议正在进行仲裁时,除争议的事项外,本协议双方仍应继续行使各自在本协议项下的其他权利并履行各自在本协议项下的其他义务。

Upon the occurrence of any disputes arising from the construction and performance of this Agreement or during the pending arbitration of any dispute, except for the matters under dispute, the Parties to this Agreement shall continue to exercise their respective rights under this Agreement and perform their respective obligations under this Agreement.

	
8.

	
补偿

Indemnification

就甲方根据本协议向乙方提供的咨询和服务内容所产生或引起的针对甲方的诉讼、请求或其他要求而招致的任何损失、损害、责任或费用都应由乙方补偿给甲方,以使甲方不受任何损害,除非该损失、损害、责任或费用是因甲方的重大过失或故意而产生的。

Party B shall indemnify and hold harmless Party A from any losses, injuries, obligations or expenses caused by any lawsuit, claims or other demands against Party A arising from or caused by the consultations and services provided by Party A to Party B pursuant this Agreement, except where such losses, injuries, obligations or expenses arise from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Party A.

	
9.

	
通知

Notices

	
  

	
9.1

	
本协议项下要求或发出的所有通知和其他通信应通过专人递送、挂号邮寄、邮资预付或商业快递服务或传真的方式发到该方下列地址。每一通知还应再以电子邮件送达。该等通知视为有效送达的日期按如下方式确定:

All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by registered mail, postage prepaid, by a commercial courier service or by facsimile transmission to the address of such Party set forth below.  A confirmation copy of each notice shall also be sent by email.  The dates on which notices shall be deemed to have been effectively given shall be determined as follows:

	
  

	
9.1.1

	
通知如果是以专人递送、快递服务或挂号邮寄、邮资预付发出的,则以于设定为通知的地址在接收或拒收之日为有效送达日。

Notices given by personal delivery, by courier service or by registered mail, postage prepaid, shall be deemed effectively given on the date of receipt or refusal at the address specified for notices.

 

 

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9.1.2

	
通知如果是以传真发出的,则以成功传送之日为有效送达日(应以自动生成的传送确认信息为证)。

Notices given by facsimile transmission shall be deemed effectively given on the date of successful transmission (as evidenced by an automatically generated confirmation of transmission).

	
  

	
9.2

	
为通知的目的,双方地址如下:

For the purpose of notices, the addresses of the Parties are as follows:

	
  

	
甲方:

	
平顶山平临高速公路有限责任公司

	
  

	
Party A:

	
Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

	
  

	
地址:

	
平顶山市新城区平临高速公路收费站

	
  

	
Address:

	
Pinglin Expressway Toll Gate, Xincheng District, Pingdingshan

	
  

	
收件人:

	
刘蓓

	
  

	
Attn:

	
Liu Bei

	
  

	
电话:

	
0375-2754377

	
  

	
Phone:

	
0375-2754377

	
  

	
传真:

	
0375-2754444

	
  

	
Facsimile:

	
0375-2754444

	
  

	
乙方:

	
郑州四棉置业有限公司

	
  

	
Party B:

	
Zhengzhou Simian Real Estate Co., Ltd.

	
  

	
地址:

	
郑州市金水路新鑫花园12号楼一层

	
  

	
Address:

	
1st Floor, No.12 Building, Xinxin Garden, Jinshui Road, Zhengzhou

	
  

	
收件人:

	
 范金华

	
  

	
Attn:

	
Fan Jinhua

	
  

	
电话:

	
0371-68261738

	
  

	
Phone:

	
0371-68261738

	
  

	
传真:

	
0371-68261738

	
  

	
Facsimile:

	
0371-68261738

 

 

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9.3

	
任何一方可按本条规定随时给另一方发出通知来改变其接收通知的地址。

Any Party may at any time change its address for notices by a notice delivered to the other Party in accordance with the terms hereof.

	
10.

	
协议的转让

Assignment

	
  

	
10.1

	
乙方不得将其在本协议项下的权利与义务转让给第三方,除非事先征得甲方的书面同意。

Without Party A's prior written consent, Party B shall not assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any third party.

	
  

	
10.2

	
乙方在此同意,甲方可以在其需要时向其他第三方转让其在本协议项下的权利和义务,并在该等转让发生时甲方仅需向乙方发出书面通知,并且无需再就该等转让征得乙方的同意。

Party B agrees that Party A may assign its obligations and rights under this Agreement to any third party upon a prior written notice to Party B but without the consent of Party B.

	
11.

	
协议的分割性

Severability

如果本协议有任何一条或多条规定根据任何法律或法规在任何方面被裁定为无效、不合法或不可执行,本协议其余规定的有效性、合法性或可执行性不应因此在任何方面受到影响或损害。双方应通过诚意磋商,争取以法律许可以及双方期望的最大限度内有效的规定取代那些无效、不合法或不可执行的规定,而该等有效的规定所产生的经济效果应尽可能与那些无效、不合法或不能强制执行的规定所产生的经济效果相似。

In the event that one or several of the provisions of this Agreement are found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any aspect in accordance with any laws or regulations, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected or compromised in any aspect. The Parties shall strive in good faith to replace such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions with effective provisions that accomplish to the greatest extent permitted by law and the intentions of the Parties, and the economic effect of such effective provisions shall be as close as possible to the economic effect of those invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions.

 

 

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12.

	
协议的修改、补充

Amendments and Supplements

双方可以书面协议方式对本协议作出修改和补充。经过双方签署的有关本协议的修改协议和补充协议是本协议组成部分,具有与本协议同等的法律效力。

Any amendments and supplements to this Agreement shall be in writing. The amendment agreements and supplementary agreements that have been signed by the Parties and that relate to this Agreement shall be an integral part of this Agreement and shall have the same legal validity as this Agreement.

	
13.

	
语言和副本

Language and Counterparts

本协议以中文和英文书就,一式二份,甲乙双方各持一份,具有同等效力;中英文版本如有冲突,应以中文版为准。

This Agreement is written in both Chinese and English language in two copies, each Party having one copy with equal legal validity; in case there is any conflict between the Chinese version and the English version, the Chinese version shall prevail.

 

 

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有鉴于此,双方已使得经其授权的代表于文首所述日期签署了本独家业务合作协议并即生效,以昭信守。

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused their authorized representatives to execute this Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

	
甲方:

	
平顶山平临高速公路有限责任公司

	
Party A:

	
Pingdingshan Pinglin Expressway Co., Ltd.

	
  

	
签字:

	
By:

	/s/ Li Xipeng	 

	
姓名:

	
李喜朋

	
Name:

	
Li Xipeng

	
职位:

	
法定代表人

	
Title:

	
Legal Representative

	
乙方:

	
郑州四棉置业有限公司

	
Party B:

	
Zhengzhou Simian Real Estate Co., Ltd.

	
  

	
签字:

	
By:

	/s/ Shu Pujuan	 

	
姓名:

	
舒蒲娟

	
Name:

	
Shu Pujuan

	
职位:

	
法定代表人

	
Title:

	
Legal Representative

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