running of the limitation period

基本解释

The person against whom a claim is made may at any time during the running of the limitation period extend that period by a declaration in writing to the claimant.
被要求赔偿的人，可以在时效期限内的任何时间，向索赔人提出书面说明，延长时效期限。
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Article 140 The running of the period of limitation on bring an action is interrupted by a court proceeding, on a party's request or on his consent to discharge his obligation(s).
第一百四十条诉讼时效因提起诉讼、当事人一方提出要求或者同意履行义务而中断。
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