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04 Sep 2026

Acquiring a Wuhan Industrial Project Company: How to Diligence Land Commitments, Construction Deadlines and Local-Government Obligations Before Buying the Shares

An investor wants to acquire 100 percent of a Wuhan project company that owns industrial land and a partially completed technology park. The title certificate is valid, the seller…
04 Sep 2026

Buying a Contaminated Industrial Site in Wuhan: How to Allocate Soil Remediation Liability Before Closing

A foreign manufacturer proposes to acquire a Wuhan company that owns an industrial site previously used for chemicals and metal treatment. Environmental diligence identifies eleva…
04 Sep 2026

Unsigned Variation Work in Chinese Construction Disputes: Proving Additional Payment When the Owner Rejects the Final Account

A contractor completes an industrial project in Nanjing and submits a final account that includes dozens of owner-requested variations. Many changes were discussed in site meeting…
30 Aug 2026

What Can a Contractor Do When a Chinese Project Owner Refuses Final Account Settlement?

A recurring problem in Chinese construction projects is that the works are substantially complete, the contractor submits its final account, but the project owner refuses to confi…
01 Aug 2026

Guangzhou Real Property Lawyers & Legal Guide

Looking for real property lawyers in Guangzhou? This hub explains how real property work plays out in Guangzhou—a large commercial and industrial property market for South China o…
01 Aug 2026

Shenzhen Real Property Lawyers & Legal Guide

Looking for real property lawyers in Shenzhen? This hub explains how real property work plays out in Shenzhen—one of China’s most competitive commercial and industrial property ma…
31 Jul 2026

Shanghai Real Property Lawyers & Legal Guide

Looking for real property lawyers in Shanghai? This hub explains how real property work plays out in Shanghai—China's leading commercial and financial center—and connects you to l…
30 Jul 2026

Beijing Real Property Lawyers & Legal Guide

Looking for real property lawyers in Beijing? This hub explains how real property work plays out in Beijing—China's political and regulatory capital—and connects you to listed cou…
28 Jul 2026

Real Estate Development: Mortgaging Minor Children's Property

A Chinese court voided a mortgage on a minor's property used for a parent's business loan. Under the Civil Code, guardians cannot encumber minor property except for the minor's be…
27 Jul 2026

When a Home Seller Defaults: Legal Remedies for Foreign Property Buyers in China

Purchasing real estate in China is a significant investment for any foreign buyer, and the transaction can become stressful when a seller fails to deliver the property as agreed.…
23 Jul 2026

Drug Offenses in China: Legal Framework and Practical Guidance for Foreign Businesses

Foreign businesses operating in China must navigate a complex legal landscape that differs significantly from their home jurisdictions. Understanding the Chinese legal framework g…
23 Jul 2026

Cyber Crime in China: Legal Framework and Practical Guidance for Foreign Businesses

Foreign businesses operating in China must navigate a complex legal landscape that differs significantly from their home jurisdictions. Understanding the Chinese legal framework g…
19 Jul 2026

2026 China Construction Rules Explained by Shi Peng

Foreign companies involved in construction projects in China have long relied on a network of local subcontractors, many of whom operate as unlicensed contractors known as baogong…
19 Jul 2026

Divorce and Property Division Under Chinese Family Law: Guidance for Foreign Spouses

Divorce and Matrimonial Property Under Chinese Law Foreign nationals married to Chinese citizens or to other foreign nationals residing in China may need to understand Chinese div…
17 Jul 2026

Land Value-Added Tax and Urban Renewal Projects in China: Foreign Investor Checklist

Foreign parties often open a file as an employment, IP, product, or administrative matter and later discover that invoices, withholding, or book-tax differences control settlement…

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