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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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15 Jul 2026
Commercial Leasing in China: Deposit, Repair, and Early Termination Clauses
Commercial leases in China look simple until exit. Deposit fights, restoration claims, and early termination penalties dominate disputes between landlords and foreign-invested ten…
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15 Jul 2026
Property Disputes in China: A Foreign Buyer's Complete Guide to Real Estate Rights Protection and Dispute Resolution in Guangxi
Purchasing real estate in China as a foreign national or foreign-invested enterprise involves navigating a legal system that differs fundamentally from Western property law. The d…
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15 Jul 2026
Commercial Leasing in China: Legal Essentials for Foreign Tenants in Fuzhou and Fujian
Foreign businesses establishing operations in Fujian Province must navigate the commercial leasing market, which is governed by the Civil Code and the Urban Real Estate Administra…
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14 Jul 2026
Land Expropriation and Relocation Compensation for Rural Farmers
Land expropriation and relocation in China is governed by the Land Administration Law and its implementing regulations. When rural collective land is expropriated for public inter…
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14 Jul 2026
Commercial Leasing in China — Tianjin Perspective
Commercial leasing in China involves a complex legal framework that differs significantly from leasing practices in many Western countries. For foreign businesses seeking office s…
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14 Jul 2026
Commercial Leasing in China — Youxing Zhou
Commercial leasing in China involves a complex legal framework that differs significantly from leasing practices in many Western countries. For foreign businesses seeking office s…
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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
Land Use Rights and Ancestral Grave Disputes in China: What Foreign Landholders Need to Know
Land use rights disputes involving ancestral graves represent a uniquely sensitive category of property litigation in China. When land acquisition or development projects encounte…
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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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13 Jul 2026
Can Parents Mortgage Property Registered in Their Minor Child's Name? Court Says No
A recent landmark court decision from Jilin Province has clarified an important principle of Chinese property law with significant implications for property owners and financial i…
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09 Jul 2026
Hidden Assets in Chinese Divorce: Legal Remedies for Asset Discovery and Recovery
Hidden Assets in Chinese Divorce: Legal Remedies for Asset Discovery and Recovery One of the most challenging issues in high-asset divorce cases in China is the discovery and reco…
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09 Jul 2026
Property Purchase Disputes in China: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know
Property Purchase Disputes in China: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know Foreign nationals purchasing property in China face unique legal challenges that differ significantly from re…
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09 Jul 2026
Division of Marital Property in Chinese Divorce: A Guide for Foreign Spouses
Division of Marital Property in Chinese Divorce: A Guide for Foreign Spouses When a marriage ends in divorce in China, the division of marital property is governed by legal princi…
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08 Jul 2026
Property Ownership and Real Estate Transactions in China
Foreign nationals interested in purchasing property in China must navigate a legal framework that differs fundamentally from freehold property systems in Western countries. The la…
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08 Jul 2026
Commercial Leasing in China: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know
Commercial leasing in China presents unique legal considerations that differ substantially from Western jurisdictions. Foreign businesses entering the Chinese market must understa…
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