Civil Code: Manifestation of Intention - 3

 
(These clauses are selected from The Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China translated and authored by Steve Li and Robert Zhang, international arbitration lawyers registered in Shanghai, China, and published by Kindle Unlimited. No reproduction is allowed unless authorized by the authors.)
 
Article 142 A manifestation of intention made to a counterparty shall be interpreted closely in the context of the language used, taking into consideration the relevant clauses, the nature and purpose of the act, customs, and the principle of good faith, to determine the meaning of the intention manifested.
 
A manifestation of intention made without a counterparty shall be interpreted, rather than solely in the context of the language used, taking into consideration the relevant clauses, the nature and purpose of the act, customs, and the principle of good faith, to determine the true intention manifested.