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06 Aug 2026
Claiming a Deceased Relative’s Bank Account in China (2026)
Not legal advice. Banks and payment apps have their own counters. Heirship is the inherit-property page; remittance is the SAFE page.A China bank will not open a dead customer’s d…
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06 Aug 2026
Cross-Border Inheritance Document Checklist: What to Apostille Before You Apply
While we hope this guide provides clarity during a difficult time, this is general information about cross-border inheritance procedures—not legal advice for your family's situati…
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06 Aug 2026
Contesting a Will in China: Cross-Border Family Disputes
While we hope this guide provides clarity during a difficult time, this is general information about cross-border inheritance procedures—not legal advice for your family's situati…
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06 Aug 2026
Apostille for Chinese Inheritance (After 7 Nov 2023)
Not legal advice. Apostille authenticates a signature, not Chinese succession law. Translation is still done in China.Since 7 November 2023, mainland China is in the Hague Apostil…
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06 Aug 2026
Chinese Nationals Inheriting Overseas Assets: Tax and Legal Guide
While we hope this guide provides clarity during a difficult time, this is general information about cross-border inheritance procedures—not legal advice for your family's situati…
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06 Aug 2026
Does My Foreign Will Cover My Chinese Assets? (2026)
Not legal advice. Conflict-of-laws and notary practice are fact-specific. This page is about using a foreign will in China — not how to draft a China will (that is the sister page…
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06 Aug 2026
Making a Will in China for Expats and Foreign Owners (2026)
Not legal advice. Wills are formal. A notary will reject a DIY English PDF. This page is for making a China-facing instrument — not the after-death title workflow.If you own a Chi…
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06 Aug 2026
Repatriating Inherited Funds from China: SAFE, Tax Traces & Bank Packs (2026)
Not legal advice. SAFE and bank documentary practice change. Confirm current personal-property transfer rules and your bank’s pack before you book a wire or pay a foreign tax esti…
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06 Aug 2026
Inherit Property in China as a Foreigner (2026)
Not legal advice. Cross-border succession is fact-specific. Confirm the Civil Code, the conflict-of-laws statute, local notary practice and SAFE/bank rules before you renounce rig…
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06 Aug 2026
Cross-Border Inheritance & Estate Issues Involving China
Subject to Legal Review. This hub was substantially rebuilt on 16 August 2026 as an estate triage / administrative-coordination desk (five-layer map, route trees, fact maps, bottl…
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06 Aug 2026
Cross-Border Probate: Key Laws and Treaties
While we hope this guide provides clarity during a difficult time, this is general information about cross-border inheritance procedures—not legal advice for your family's situati…
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06 Aug 2026
Cross-Border M&A Roadmap for Chinese Buyers
Legally reviewed by (scoped): James Rees, Corporate M&A Solicitor (England & Wales) — destination corporate/M&A scope; Marc-Antoine Laurent, EU Competition & FDI Counsel — competi…
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06 Aug 2026
Sanctions and Export-Control Screening for China-Linked Companies
Reviewed by Helen Yao, Beijing Yingke (Zhuhai) Law Firm · Primary sourcesLegally reviewed by: Kathrine Boer, US Trade Controls Counsel, for US EAR/BIS and OFAC scope; Dr. Helena V…
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05 Aug 2026
Overseas Trademark Protection for Chinese Brands (2026)
Not legal advice. A China registration does not protect a US listing or an EU shop. Official fees change — this page does not quote them.Going global with a Chinese brand is a new…
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05 Aug 2026
Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Arbitration Clauses for Chinese Companies
Subject to Legal Review. This page was substantially rebuilt on 16 August 2026 as a decision-desk product (decision trees, statutory matrix, source cards). Prior dual review (Zhon…
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