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Nature of Company Articles of Association

公司章程的性质

Reference entry summarizing the debate over whether company articles are contractual, autonomous-regulatory, or a hybrid company-law instrument.

Brief English Introduction

This reference note gives students a quick conceptual map of the leading theories of articles. It is especially helpful as a glossary-style source before turning to cases.

Use It For

Use it to introduce why articles are sometimes called the company’s constitution.

Teaching Notes

Treat it as orientation rather than authority for a contested doctrinal conclusion.