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17 Jul 2026
Financial Contract Risks for Industrial Borrowers and Lenders
Ruby Qu, a lawyer based in Dongying, Shandong, regularly fields questions that begin with a commercial goal and end with Chinese filings or dispute pathways. The topics below conv…
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16 Jul 2026
International Joint Ventures in Agriculture: Key Contract Drafting for Foreign Investors
International Joint Ventures in Chinese Agriculture: Contract Drafting for Foreign Investors Agricultural joint ventures in China offer substantial opportunities for foreign inves…
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16 Jul 2026
Supply Chain Contracts in China's Mining and Resources Sector: Key Legal Protections for Foreign Buyers and Investors
Supply chain contracts in the mining and resources sector involve several distinctive elements that must be addressed through carefully drafted contractual provisions. Product spe…
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16 Jul 2026
Drafting Bilingual Business Contracts in China: Essential Clauses for Cross-Border Transactions
Employment Contract Requirements for Joint Venture Companies in China contract formation process must follow the principles of (equality and voluntariness) and (negotiation and co…
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16 Jul 2026
Cross-Border E-Commerce Compliance in China: Licensing, Data Localization, and Platform Regulation
Business License Requirements for Cross-Border E-Commerce Operators in China Under Chinese law, the business license requirement serves multiple important purposes. It provides a…
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16 Jul 2026
Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures in China: Registration, Structure, and Legal Considerations
Understanding Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures in China Thomas Xu, an attorney based in Ankang, Shaanxi Province, provides an overview of the legal landscape surrounding this topic as…
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16 Jul 2026
Establishing a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide
Understanding the WFOE StructureThe Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) remains the most popular corporate vehicle for foreign investors seeking to establish a substantive busi…
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16 Jul 2026
Drafting Cross-Border Commercial Contracts: Essential Clauses for International Trade with China
Foundation of Chinese Contract LawThe Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China governs all contractual relationships. Chinese contract law emphasizes equality, voluntary agree…
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16 Jul 2026
Contract Law in China: A Guide for Foreign Businesses Operating in Qinghai
Understanding Contract Law Fundamentals in China Contract law in China has evolved significantly since the adoption of the Unified Contract Law in 1999 and its subsequent incorpor…
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15 Jul 2026
Essential Clauses in Commercial Contracts Under Chinese Law: What Foreign Businesses Must Include
Contracts form the backbone of commercial relationships in China. For foreign businesses operating in Jiangxi, understanding the key requirements and common pitfalls of Chinese co…
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15 Jul 2026
Cross-Border Lending and Financial Contracts in China: Loan Documentation, Security Perfection, and Debt Recovery for Foreign Creditors
Foreign creditors extending loans to Chinese borrowers or structuring cross-border financing transactions must navigate China's distinctive legal framework for financial contracts…
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15 Jul 2026
Drafting Bilingual Commercial Contracts for China Deals: Risk Clauses Foreign Parties Miss
Bilingual contracts fail when English and Chinese versions silently diverge. Foreign parties often negotiate the English text for weeks, then accept a Chinese version “for registr…
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15 Jul 2026
Drafting Bilingual Commercial Contracts That Hold Up in Chinese Courts
Foreign clients dealing with contract drafting and review in Qiannan, Guizhou, need more than a statute list. They need a sequence: facts, authorities, Chinese operative documents…
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15 Jul 2026
Commercial Debt Recovery in China: A Complete Legal Guide to Recovering Overdue Payments Through Negotiation, Litigation, and Court Enforcement
When a customer, business partner, or borrower in China fails to repay what they owe, the creditor must decide whether to write off the debt or pursue legal action. The Chinese le…
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15 Jul 2026
Commercial Contract Breach in China: Legal Remedies and Dispute Resolution Under the PRC Civil Code
Commercial contracts form the backbone of business relationships in China, and disputes over breach of contract are among the most common legal issues faced by foreign companies o…
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