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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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28 Jul 2026
Real Estate Financing: Minor Property Rights
The Civil Code Article 35 limits guardians to disposing of minor property only for the minor's benefit. A mortgage for a parent's business loan was held void. Financial institutio…
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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…
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26 Jul 2026
Real Estate Investment and Construction in Cambodia: A Legal Guide for Chinese Developers
Cambodia has attracted substantial Chinese real estate and infrastructure investment, particularly in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, and along the Belt and Road corridor. This article…
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24 Jul 2026
Foreign Investment in Australian Real Estate: Legal Framework for Overseas Buyers
Foreign Investment in Australian Real Estate Australia maintains a regulatory framework governing foreign investment in real estate, administered by the Foreign Investment Review…
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23 Jul 2026
Land Expropriation and Urban Renewal in China: Legal Rights of Foreign Investors
China's rapid urbanization has made land expropriation and urban renewal a significant area of legal practice. For foreign investors with real estate holdings or long-term leaseho…
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23 Jul 2026
Administrative Disputes 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…
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22 Jul 2026
Italian Real Estate Guide for Chinese Buyers
Italy offers Chinese buyers diverse real estate opportunities spanning historic properties in Rome and Florence, residential developments in Milan, and commercial properties throu…
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21 Jul 2026
Australian Real Estate Investment for Chinese Buyers: Legal Framework and Practical Guide
Australia has long been a preferred destination for Chinese property investment, offering stable returns, a transparent legal system, and a high quality of life. However, the fore…
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18 Jul 2026
Spanish Real Estate for Chinese Buyers: Due Diligence, Title Risk, and Closing Checklists
Chinese companies and investors looking at Spain often ask the same practical question: what must be true before money, people, or brand assets move? This guide, prepared in the v…
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18 Jul 2026
UK Real Estate Investment for Chinese Buyers
Chinese buyers evaluate UK commercial and residential property for diversification, family needs, and operating presence. The work is procedural and document-heavy, requiring care…
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16 Jul 2026
Understanding Real Estate Development Disputes in China: A Guide for Foreign Developers
Real estate development in China offers tremendous opportunities for foreign investors, but it also presents unique legal challenges. Understanding the framework of disputes is es…
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