EXCLUSIVE PURCHAE OPTION AGREEMENT by and among WORLD THROUGH (BVI) DAQING SUNWAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., and THE SHAREHOLDERS SIGNATORIES HERETO
by
and among
WORLD
THROUGH (BVI)
DAQING
SUNWAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.,
and
THE
SHAREHOLDERS SIGNATORIES HERETO
MAY
28, 2007
EXCLUSIVE
OPTION PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This
Exclusive Option Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of May 28, 2007
by and among the following parties in Daqing, Helongjiang Province, the People’s
Republic of China.
Party
A: World
Through Limited (BVI)
Registered
Address: British
Virgin Island
Legal
representative: Xxx Xx
Party
B:
Daqing
Sunway Technology Co., Ltd.
Registered
Address: Daqing Hi-tech Industry Development Zone, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China.
Legal
representative: Xxx Xx
Party
C:
Xxx Xx,
holding 70.39% of the total outstanding ownership interest in Party
B.
ID
Card
Number: 230603196505162331
Address:
Xxxx 000, Xxxx0,Xx.00-0, Dongfeng Xincun 10 Blocks, Saertu District, Daqing
,Heilongjiang.
Party
D:
Xxxx
Xxxxxx, holding 9.91% of the total outstanding ownership interest in Party
B.
ID
Card
Number: 230603196302110013
Address:
Xxxx 000, Xxxx 0, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx X-0, Development Road, Saertu District,
Daqing,Heilongjiang
Party
E:
Xx
Xxxx, holding 9.37% of the total outstanding ownership interest in Party
B.
ID
Card
Number: 230603640127112
Address:
Room 000, Xxxx 0, Xx.0, Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx
Party
F:
Liang
Deli, holding 7.66% of the total outstanding ownership interest in Party
B.
ID
Card
Number: 230603196201012377
Address:
X0-0-000, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx,Xxxxxx,Xxxxxxxxxxxx.
Party
G:
Ma
Guohua, holding 2.1% of the total outstanding ownership interest in Party
B.
ID
Card
Number: 230103196709135514
Address:
Room 000, Xxxx 0, Xx.0x00,
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx District, Daqing, Heilongjiang.
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Party
H:
Sun
Xxxxxxx, holding 0.57% of the total outstanding ownership interest in Party
B.
ID
Card
Number: 230603196202102315
Address:
Xxxx 000, Xxxx0, Xx.000, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx
Party
A,
Party B, Party C, Party D, Party E, Party F, Party G and Party H are hereinafter
from time to time, collectively, referred to as the “Parties”,
and
each of them is hereinafter from time to time referred to as a “Party”;
Party
C, Party D, Party E, Party F, Party G and Party H are hereinafter from time
to
time, collectively, referred to as the “Shareholders”
and
each of them is hereinafter from time to time referred to as a “Shareholder”.
The
ownership interest in Party B held by each Shareholder or any shareholder now
existing or hereafter acquired is hereinafter from time to time referred to
as
the “Ownership
Interest”.
WHEREAS:
1.
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Party
A, an enterprise incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin
Islands
(the “BVI”),
which engages in the business of investment and management;
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2.
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Party
B, a liability limited company incorporated under the laws of the
People’s
Republic of China (the “PRC”)in
Daqing, is licensed by Administrative Departments for Industry and
Commerce Daqing Branch to carry on the business of computer software
development, medical device
manufacture;
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3.
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As
of the date of the Agreement, the Shareholders are shareholders of
Party B
with the percentage of their respective ownership interest in Party
B as
set forth above.
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NOW,
THEREFORE,
the
Parties through mutual negotiations hereby enter into this Agreement, which
is
the supplement to the Consignment Agreement and the Consignment Transfer
Agreement, according to the following terms and conditions:
1.
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THE
GRANT AND EXERCISE OF PURCHASE
OPTION
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1.1
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Each
Shareholder hereby irrevocably grants to Party A an exclusive right
to
purchase (exclusive purchase right)at any time, or designate any
third
party to purchase, all or part of such Shareholder’s equity interest in
Party B, provided permitted under the PRC laws and regulations. Apart
from
Party A or any third party designated by Party A, no other person
shall
have the right to purchase such equity interest. Party B agrees to
such
grant by such Shareholder to Party A. For the purpose of this Agreement,
a
“third party” or a “person” may be a natural person, company, partnership,
enterprise, trust agency or other non-corporate
entity.
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1.2
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Party
B hereby irrevocably grants to Party A an exclusive purchase option,
at
any time upon satisfaction of the requirements under applicable laws
and
conditions as agreed in this Agreement (including, without limitation,
as
under applicable laws, when any Shareholder ceases to be Party B's
directors or employees, or any Shareholder attempts to transfer all
or a
portion of such Shareholders’ Ownership Interest in Party B to any party
other than the existing shareholders of Party B), all or substantially
all
of Party B’s assets. This purchase option granted hereby shall be
irrevocable during the term of this Agreement and may be exercised
by
Party A or any eligible entity designated by Party A.
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1.3
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To
the extent permitted under the PRC laws and regulations, Party A
shall
exercise such right to (i) purchase the Ownership Interest as provided
in
Section
1.1
by
written notice to the applicable Shareholder(s) specifying the amount
of
equity to be purchased and/or (ii) purchase all or substantially
all of
Party B’s assets as provided in Section
1.2
by
written notice to Party B (each an "Exercise
Notice").
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1.4
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Within
thirty (30) days of the receipt of the Exercise Notice, the applicable
Shareholder and/or Party B shall execute a share/asset transfer contract
and other documents (collectively, the "Transfer
Documents")
necessary to effect the respective transfer of Ownership Interest
or
assets to Party A (or any eligible party designated by Party A),
and shall
unconditionally assist Party A to obtain all approvals, permits,
registrations, filings and other procedures necessary to effect the
transfer of relevant share equity or
assets.
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1.5
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Unless
otherwise required under the PRC laws and regulations, the transaction
price for the equity transfer or the asset transfer, as applicable,
hereunder shall be the lowest price permitted under the PRC laws
and
regulations.
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1.6
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All
the money obtained by the Shareholders or Party B, as applicable,
from
transfer of the Ownership Interest in Party B or the assets of Party
B
hereunder shall be used to satisfy Party B’s payment obligations under the
Loan Agreement dated as of May 16, 2007, by and among, Party A and
Party B
(the “Loan Agreement”).
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2.
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REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES
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2.1
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Each
party hereto represents to the other parties that: (1) it has all
the
necessary rights, powers and authorizations to enter into this Agreement
and perform its duties and obligations hereunder; and (2) the execution
or
performance of this Agreement shall not violate any material contract
or
agreement to which it is a party or by which it or its assets are
bounded.
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2.2
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Each
Shareholder hereby represents to Party A that: (1) such Shareholder
is
legally registered shareholders of party B and has paid Party B the
full
proportional amount of Party B's registered capital as required to
be
contributed by such Shareholder under the PRC laws and regulations;
(2)
such Shareholders has not created any mortgage, pledge, secured interests
or other form of debt liabilities over the Ownership Interest held
by such
Shareholder; and (3) such Shareholder has not sold and will not sell
to
any third party such Shareholder’s Ownership
Interest
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2.3
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Party
B hereto represents to Party A that: (1) it is a limited liability
company
duly registered and validly existing under the PRC laws and regulations;
and (2) its business operations are in compliance with applicable
laws and
regulations of the PRC in all material
respects.
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3.
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COVENANTS
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The
Parties further agree as follows:
3.1
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Before
Party A has acquired all the equity/assets of Party B by exercising
the
purchase option provided hereunder, Party
B:
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a.
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without
Party A’s prior written consent, shall not supplement or amend its
articles of association or rules of the company in any manner, nor
shall
it increase or decrease its registered capital or change its shareholding
structure in any manner;
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b.
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Shall
prudently and effectively maintain its business operations according
to
good financial and business standards;
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c.
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without
Party A’s prior written consent, shall not transfer, mortgage or otherwise
dispose of the lawful rights and interests to and in its assets or
incomes, nor shall it encumber its assets and income in any way that
would
affect Party A’s security interest;
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d.
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Shall
not incur or succeed to any debts, nor shall it provide guarantee
for or
permit the existence of any debts, except those that are incurred
during
its normal business operation or agreed to or confirmed by Party
A in
advance;
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e.
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without
Party A’s prior written consent, shall not enter into any material
contract (exceeding RMB5,000,000 in value), unless it is necessary
for the
company’s normal business operation;
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f.
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without
Party A’s prior written consent, shall not provide any loans or guarantee
to any third party;
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g.
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at
Party A’s request, it shall provide Party A with all information regarding
Party B’s business operation and financial condition;
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h.
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shall
purchase insurance from insurance companies acceptable to Party A
in such
amounts and of such kinds as are customary in the region among companies
doing similar business and having similar assets;
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i.
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without
Party A’s prior written consent, shall not acquire or consolidate with any
third party, nor shall they invest in any third party;
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j.
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shall
promptly notify Party A of any pending or threatened lawsuit, arbitration
or administrative dispute which involve Party B’s assets, business or
incomes; and
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k.
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without
Party A’s prior written consent, shall not distribute any dividends to the
shareholders in any manner, and, at Party A’s request, shall promptly
distribute all distributable dividends to the shareholders of Party
B.
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l.
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without
Party A’s prior written consent, shall not commit any act or omission that
would materially affect Party B’s assets, business or
liabilities;
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3.2
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Before
Party A has acquired all the equity/assets of Party B by exercising
the
purchase option provided hereunder, each
Shareholder:
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a.
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apart
from relevant provisions in each of the Consignment Agreements dated
Jan,
20,2007 between Elite International (BVI) and each Shareholder
(collectively, the “Individual
Consignment Agreements”)
and the Consignment Transfer Agreement between Elite International
(BVI) ,
and Party A (together with the Individual Consignment Agreements,
collectively, the “Consignment Agreements”), without Party A’s prior
written consent, shall not individually or collectively sell, transfer,
mortgage or otherwise dispose of such Shareholder’s Ownership Interest in
Party B; nor shall such Shareholder place encumbrances on such
Shareholder’s Ownership Interest that would affect Party A’s interest
under the Consignment Agreements;
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b.
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in
addition to complying with relevant provisions in the Consignment
Agreements, shall cause the directors appointed by the Shareholders
not to
approve any sell, transfer, mortgage or otherwise disposal of such
Shareholder’s Ownership Interest in Party B, nor shall such Shareholder
place encumbrances on such equity interest that would affect Party
A’s
interest under the Consignment Agreements;
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c.
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shall
appoint, and appoint only, the candidates nominated by Party A to
the
board of directors of Party B;
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d.
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shall
cause Party B’s board of directors not to approve any acquisition of, any
consolidation with, or any investment in any third party without
Party A’s
prior written consent, to the extent the foregoing requires approval
of
the board of directors under the PRC laws and regulations;
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e.
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it
shall promptly notify Party A of any pending or threatened lawsuit,
arbitration or administrative dispute involving its equity interest
in
Party B;
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f.
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it
shall cause Party B’s board of directors to vote for the equity or asset
transfer contemplated herein, to the extent such transfer requires
approval of the board of directors under the PRC laws and regulations;
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g.
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without
Party A’s prior written consent, shall not commit any act or omission that
would materially affect Party B’s assets, business or liabilities;
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h.
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to
the extent permitted by the laws of China, and at any time upon Party
A’s
request, it shall promptly and unconditionally transfer all of its
equity
interest in Party B to Party A or a third party designated by Party
A, and
cause Party B’s other shareholders to waive their rights of first refusal
with respect to such transfer;
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i.
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to
the extent permitted by the PRC laws and regulations, and at any
time upon
Party A’s request, shall cause Party B’s shareholders to promptly and
unconditionally transfer all of their equity interest in Party B
to Party
A or a third party designated by Party, and waiver their rights of
first
refusal with respect to such transfer; and
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j.
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shall
strictly comply with the provisions of this Agreement, the Consignment
Agreements and the Loan Agreement and effectively perform its obligations
hereunder and thereunder, and shall be prohibited from committing
any act
or omission which may affect the validity or enforceability of the
above
agreements.
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3.3
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The
Shareholders shall, to the extent permitted by applicable laws, cause
Party B's
operational term to be extended to equal the operational term of
Party
A.
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4.
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TAXES
AND FEES
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The
Parties shall pay, in accordance with relevant PRC laws and regulations, their
respective equity transfer and registration taxes and other charges arising
from
their preparation and execution of this Agreement and the Consignment Agreements
and the completion of the transactions contemplated herein and therein.
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5.
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ASSIGNMENT
OF AGREEMENT
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5.1
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None
of the Shareholders shall transfer such Shareholder’s rights and
obligations under this Agreement to any third party without the prior
written consent of Party A.
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5.2
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Each
Shareholder agrees that Party A shall have the right to transfer
any or
all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any third
party
upon a 5 -day written notice to such Shareholder without approval
by such
Shareholder.
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6.
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CONFIDENTIALITY
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The
Parties acknowledge and confirm any oral or written materials exchanged by
the
Parties in connection with this Agreement are confidential. The Parties shall
maintain the secrecy and confidentiality of all such materials. Without the
written approval by the other Parties, any Party shall not disclose to any
third
party any relevant materials, but the following circumstances shall be excluded:
a.
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The
materials that is known or may be known by the Public (but not include
the
materials disclosed by each party receiving the materials);
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b.
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The
materials required to be disclosed subject to the applicable laws
or the
rules or provisions of stock exchange; or
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c.
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The
materials disclosed by each Party to its legal or financial consultant
relating the transaction of this Agreement, and this legal or financial
consultant shall comply with the confidentiality set forth in this
Section. The disclosure of the confidential materials by staff or
employed
institution of any Party shall be deemed as the disclosure of such
materials by such Party, and such Party shall bear the liabilities
for
breaching the contract. This Clause shall survive whatever this Agreement
is invalid, amended, revoked, terminated or unable to implement by
any
reason.
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7.
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EVENTS
OF DEFAULT
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Any
violation of any provision hereof, incomplete performance of any
obligation provided hereunder, any misrepresentation made hereunder,
material concealment or omission of any material fact or failure
to
perform any covenants provided hereunder by any Party shall constitute
an
event of default. The defaulting Party shall assume all the legal
liabilities pursuant to the applicable PRC laws and
regulations.
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8.
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APPLICABLE
LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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8.1
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Applicable
Law
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The
execution, validity, construing and performance of this Agreement and the
disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the laws and
regulations of the PRC.
8.2
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Dispute
Resolution
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The
parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from the interpretation
or
performance in connection with this Agreement through friendly consultation.
In
case no settlement can be reached through consultation within thirty (30) days
after such dispute is raised, each party can submit such matter to Beijing
Arbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with its rules. The
arbitration shall take place in Beijing and the proceedings shall be conducted
in Chinese. The arbitration award shall be final conclusive and binding upon
both parties.
9.
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EFFECTIVENESS
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9.1
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This
Agreement shall be effective upon the execution hereof by all Parties
hereto and shall remain effective
thereafter.
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9.2
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This
Agreement may not be terminated without the unanimous consent of
all the
Parties except Party A may, by giving a thirty (30) days prior notice
to
the other Parties hereto, terminate this
Agreement.
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10.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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10.1
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Amendment,
Modification and Supplement
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Any
amendment and supplement of this Agreement shall be made by the Parties in
writing. The amendment and supplement duly executed by each Party shall be
deemed as a part of this Agreement and shall have the same legal effect as
this
Agreement.
10.2
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Entire
Agreement
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The
Parties acknowledge that this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of
the
Parties with respect to the subject matters therein and supersedes and replaces
all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements and understandings.
10.3
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Severability
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If
any
provision of this Agreement is judged as invalid or non-enforceable according
to
relevant laws, the provision shall be deemed invalid only within the applicable
PRC laws and regulations, and the validity, legality and enforceability of
the
other provisions hereof shall not be affected or impaired in any way. The
Parties shall, through fairly consultation, replace those invalid, illegal
or
non-enforceable provisions with valid provisions with economic effects similar
to those intended to achieve by the invalid, illegal or non-enforceable
provisions.
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10.4
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Headings
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The
headings contained in this Agreement are for the convenience of reference only
and shall not affect the interpretation, explanation or, in any other way,
the
meaning of the provisions of this Agreement.
10.5
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Language
and Copies
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This
Agreement is executed in Chinese in eight (8) copies; each Party holds one
and
each original copy has the same legal effect.
10.6
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Successor
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This
Agreement shall bind and benefit the successor of each Party and the transferee
permitted hereunder.
[Signature
page follows]
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[SIGNATURE
PAGE ONLY]
IN
WITNESS THEREFORE,
the
parties hereof have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly
authorized representatives as of the date first written above.
Party A: |
World
Through Limited (BVI)
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Legal
representative: ___________
(Seal)
Party B: |
Daqing
Sunway Technology Co., Ltd.
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Legal
representative: ___________
(Seal)
Party C: |
Xxx
Xx
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_______________________
Signature
Party D: |
Xxxx
Xxxxxx
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_______________________
Signature
Party E: |
Xx
Xxxx
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_______________________
Signature
Party F: |
Liang
Deli
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_______________________
Signature
Party G: |
Ma
Guohua
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_______________________
Signature
Party H: |
Sun
Xxxxxxx
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_______________________
Signature
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