If one party's breach of contract causes loss to the other party, and the other party is at fault for the occurrence of the loss,the amount of compensation for the loss may be reduced correspondingly. 当事人一方违约造成对方损失，对方对损失的发生有过错的，可以减少相应的损失赔偿额。 Where a party is in breach because of a third party, it shall be liable to the other party for breach in accordance with the law.Any dispute between the party and such third party shall be handled in accordance with the law or as agreed. 当事人一方因第三人的原因造成违约的，应当依法向对方承担违约责任。当事人一方和第三人之间的纠纷，依照法律规定或者按照约定处理。 For a dispute arising from a contract for the international sale of goods or a technology import or export contract,the time limit for instituting an action or applying for arbitration is four years. 因国际货物买卖合同和技术进出口合同争议提起诉讼或者申请仲裁的时效期间为四年。