Legal analysis: The difference between the two is that in a limited partnership, the general partner is jointly and severally liable for the debts of the partnership, and the limited partner is liable for the debts of the partnership to the extent of the capital contribution subscribed. The shareholders of a joint stock limited company shall bear the responsibility according to the proportion of their shares.
Legal basis: Article 60 of the Partnership Enterprise Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the provisions of this chapter shall apply to limited partnership enterprises and their partners; Where there are no provisions in this chapter, the provisions on general partnership enterprises and their partners in sections 1 to 5 of Chapter II of this Law shall apply.