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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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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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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
Foreign Investment in Forestry Land Development and Urban Renewal in China: A Legal Guide for International Investors
Under China's Constitution and Land Administration Law, all land in China is either state-owned or collectively owned. Forestland in Heilongjiang is predominantly state-owned and…
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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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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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