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Writing contracts that work with Chinese counterparties and forums—authority, language, payment, IP, liability, and dispute clauses foreign businesses actually need.
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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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15 Jul 2026
E-Commerce Law Compliance in China: A Guide for Businesses Selling Online in Fujian
E-commerce has become a dominant commercial channel in China, and the legal framework governing online commerce is comprehensive and strictly enforced. The E-Commerce Law of the P…
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14 Jul 2026
Construction Contract Disputes: Legal Options for Foreign Investors
Construction contract disputes are a frequent source of legal conflict for foreign investors in China's infrastructure and real estate sectors. Under the Civil Code, construction…
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14 Jul 2026
Contract Drafting Essentials for Foreign Businesses in China
Contract law in China is governed by the Civil Code, which took effect on January 1, 2021. For foreign businesses contracting with Chinese parties, several key considerations are…
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14 Jul 2026
Tianjin Port and Trade Contracts: Clauses Foreign Sellers Get Wrong
Foreign sellers shipping through the Bohai rim often treat the sales contract as a price-and-SKU sheet, then discover that port documents, logistics handoffs, and payment instrume…
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14 Jul 2026
Inland Manufacturing Contracts in Chongqing: Drafting Traps for Foreign Buyers
Foreign buyers who source or build capacity in inland China often inherit coastal template contracts that ignore how performance, logistics, and collection actually work west of t…
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13 Jul 2026
Defending Against Double Deposit Claims in Chinese Equipment Contract Disputes
Disputes involving deposit payments are among the most frequently litigated contract issues in Chinese commercial law. When a buyer pays a deposit and the transaction falls throug…
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13 Jul 2026
Equipment Contract Disputes in China: How Courts Apply the Deposit Penalty Rule in Cross-Provincial Transactions
Disputes over equipment supply contracts frequently involve questions about the legal distinction between deposits and penalty clauses, and whether a party may recover both simult…
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13 Jul 2026
2026 China Construction Rules: Unlicensed Contractor Payment Claims
In 2026, China's Supreme People's Court issued a new judicial interpretation on construction project disputes that significantly changes the legal landscape for unlicensed contrac…
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09 Jul 2026
Contract Law in China: Essential Principles for Foreign Businesses Under the Civil Code
Contract Law in China: Essential Principles for Foreign Businesses Under the Civil Code For foreign businesses operating in China, understanding the fundamental principles of Chin…
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09 Jul 2026
Contract Law in China: Essential Knowledge for Foreign Businesses
Contract Law in China: Essential Knowledge for Foreign Businesses For foreign businesses operating in China, understanding the fundamentals of Chinese contract law is essential fo…
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08 Jul 2026
Contract Fraud Prevention and Due Diligence in China
Contract fraud presents a significant risk in Chinese business transactions. Foreign companies operating in China face particular exposure to fraudulent schemes involving fake pur…
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08 Jul 2026
Understanding Chinese Contract Law: Formation and Breach
Contract law forms the backbone of commercial transactions in China. The legal framework governing contract formation, performance, and breach has evolved significantly with the i…
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