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02 Aug 2026
Private Lending Interest Rate Caps in China: The Four-Times LPR Rule and What It Means for Lenders and Borrowers
China's courts apply a single, dynamic ceiling to interest in private lending disputes: four times the one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) published by the People's Bank of China. The…
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02 Aug 2026
Money-Market Funds and Digital Payment Platforms in China: Disclosure Obligations and Investor Protection
Money-market funds sold through digital payment platforms have transformed how ordinary investors in China hold cash. Yet the convenience of buying a fund product with a few taps…
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02 Aug 2026
Bank Debt in China: Can You Go to Jail for Not Repaying a Loan?
One of the most frequent questions I hear in my banking and financial services practice in Wuhan is deceptively simple: "If I cannot repay my bank loan, will I go to jail?" It is…
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02 Aug 2026
Online Lending Risks in China: A Compliance Guide for Investors and Borrowers
Between 2013 and 2018, peer-to-peer lending platforms grew from a niche experiment into a national phenomenon in China, promising retail investors double-digit returns while offer…
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02 Aug 2026
Third-Party Payment Licenses in China: Compliance, Customer Reserve Funds and Risk Prevention
Every time a consumer in China scans a QR code at a shop counter, tops up a prepaid card, or pays for an online order, a licensed payment institution is working invisibly in the b…
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01 Aug 2026
Guangzhou Business and Contract Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for business and contract lawyers in Guangzhou? This hub explains how business and contract work plays out in Guangzhou—South China’s historic trade hub and provincial com…
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31 Jul 2026
Shenzhen Business and Contract Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for business and contract lawyers in Shenzhen? This hub explains how business and contract work plays out in Shenzhen—a Greater Bay Area tech and manufacturing powerhouse—…
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30 Jul 2026
Shanghai Business and Contract Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for business and contract lawyers in Shanghai? This hub explains how business and contract work plays out in Shanghai—China's leading commercial and financial center—and c…
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30 Jul 2026
Beijing Business and Contract Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for business and contract lawyers in Beijing? This hub explains how business and contract work plays out in Beijing—China's political and regulatory capital—and connects y…
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28 Jul 2026
Contract Drafting: Software Agreement Pitfalls
A disputed agreement had vague performance obligations, unclear payment conditions, and undefined termination cause. Precision in drafting reduces litigation risk. Define key term…
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28 Jul 2026
Contract Enforcement: Equipment Lease Debt Recovery
A lessor recovered unpaid rent, equipment return, and damages from a defaulting contractor. Chinese courts enforce lease agreements as binding legal obligations. Use written agree…
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28 Jul 2026
Contract Drafting: Beijing Installment Sales
An installment sales buyer defaulted after initial payments. The case highlights the importance of clear payment schedules and default provisions. Sellers should include credit ve…
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26 Jul 2026
E-Commerce Law in China: Key Regulations for Cross-Border Online Businesses
China's E-commerce Law sets duties for platforms and merchants on consumer protection, information display, and IP complaints. Cross-border sellers need operational checklists mor…
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21 Jul 2026
English Contract Law Essentials for Chinese Companies
English law is one of the most widely chosen governing laws for international commercial contracts. Chinese companies entering into contracts with UK and European counterparties w…
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19 Jul 2026
Commercial Leasing in Hainan: Key Legal Considerations for Foreign Businesses
Commercial Leasing Under Chinese Law Foreign businesses leasing commercial property in China should understand the legal framework governing lease agreements and their rights and…
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