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Navigating China real estate transactions and disputes—acquisitions, commercial leases, development, financing, and land/urban renewal interfaces for foreign investors and tenants.
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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.…
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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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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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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…
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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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