1929 to 1931 · Civil codes

Civil Code of the Republic of China

China (now in force in Taiwan)

A civil code adopted by the Republic of China, drafted with the help of foreign models.

Why it matters

It remains the civil code of Taiwan, and it shows the German, Swiss and Japanese influences in East Asia.

Built on

1896 (in force 1900)

German Civil Code (BGB)

Germany

followed its structure and general part

1907 (in force 1912)

Swiss Civil Code (and Code of Obligations)

Switzerland

drew on the Swiss code

1896 to 1898

Japanese Civil Code

Japan

used the Japanese code as a source and a bridge to German law

Went on to shape

No later text on this timeline is recorded as built on it.

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