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07 Aug 2026
Power of Attorney & Affidavit for China: Apostille Pack Guide
General information only. Apostille fees, notary charges, and processing times vary by issuing country, Chinese notary, and document type. Figures below are planning bands, not qu…
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07 Aug 2026
China Apostille Cost and Timeline FAQ (2026)
Not legal advice. FAO calendars and posted fees change. This page is how long the apostille queue feels — not whether you need one (Hague page) and not a price table.Budget calend…
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06 Aug 2026
How to Collect Debt from a Chinese Company: Asset-First Workflow for Foreign Creditors
A foreign creditor with unpaid invoices from a Chinese company usually needs to build an enforceable title and identify reachable assets. Start by confirming the debtor, preservin…
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06 Aug 2026
Collecting a Debt from a Foreign Company: A Chinese Creditor's Guide
General information — not legal advice. Cross-border debt recovery depends on contracts, asset location, service, and enforceability. This page does not create an attorney–client…
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06 Aug 2026
Due Diligence Before You Extend Credit to a Chinese Counterparty
General information — not legal advice. Cross-border debt recovery depends on contracts, asset location, service, and enforceability. This page does not create an attorney–client…
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05 Aug 2026
Buying Property in England and Wales: Due Diligence for Chinese Buyers
Legally reviewed by: Edward Clarke, Solicitor (England & Wales), for conveyancing and related UK tax; and Shangjin Hou, Payments & Licensing Lawyer, for mainland PRC foreign-excha…
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04 Aug 2026
Tea and F&B Franchise Outbound Compliance for Chinese Brands
Chinese new-tea and restaurant brands expand via company-owned stores, JVs and franchising / master franchise. The work spans trademark races, franchise disclosure, food safety, l…
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04 Aug 2026
China Apostille and Notarization after the Hague Convention (2026)
Not legal advice. Competent authorities and receiving-window lists change. This page is apostille vs legalisation after China joined the Hague Convention — not a price list and no…
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02 Aug 2026
From Payment Plan to Judgment: Recovering RMB 2 Million in Overdue Trade Debt in China
When a buyer stops paying, a supplier's first instinct is often to stop supplying. The stronger response is to convert the debt into a documented, enforceable claim. In a case hea…
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02 Aug 2026
Defending a Product Quality Claim: A Seller's Practical Response Under Chinese Law
A buyer who is unhappy with a product may sue the seller for a refund, a replacement, or damages. For the seller, the claim often feels like an attack on the product's reputation,…
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02 Aug 2026
When a Shop Cannot Get a Business Licence: Rescission and Refund in Chinese Restaurant Leases
A tenant who rents a street-front shop for a restaurant expects to obtain a business licence and operate lawfully. When the premises cannot support that purpose, the entire commer…
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02 Aug 2026
Hidden Neighbour Noise and the Seller's Duty of Disclosure in Chinese Resale Housing Contracts
Buying a second-hand home is often the largest transaction a family will make, and the seller's silence about known defects can turn that purchase into a source of daily distress.…
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02 Aug 2026
Written Confirmation of a Zero Share: Partnership Property, Registration, and Contract Freedom in China
When two people buy a property together, the register often shows them as co-owners, but a later written agreement may tell a different story. In a case decided by the Daya Bay Ec…
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02 Aug 2026
Signature Mismatch Is Not Enough: How Chinese Courts Enforce Payment Claims Through Evidence Chains
When a buyer has received goods and paid part of the price, can a signature discrepancy on a delivery note wipe out the remaining debt? A recent decision of the Jingzhou Intermedi…
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02 Aug 2026
No Written Contract, No Problem? Recovering Overdue Payment for Goods in China
When a supplier in China sells goods without a signed paper contract, relying instead on WeChat messages, delivery receipts, and invoices, a buyer's default can look hopeless. The…
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