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06 Sep 2026
Demand Letters in China
A PRC demand letter is a record and sometimes a limitation interrupt — it is not a judgment and not a freeze. Chop, address and proof of delivery matter. Reviewed 6 Sep 2026.Direc…
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06 Sep 2026
Interim Measures in China Arbitration
PRC courts, not the tribunal alone, generally issue asset or evidence preservation in aid of arbitration (including many foreign-related cases). Reviewed 6 Sep 2026.Direct answerT…
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06 Sep 2026
China Court Mediation
People’s courts routinely mediate. A judicial mediation statement is enforceable like a judgment. Private WeChat ‘settlement’ is not. Reviewed 6 Sep 2026.Direct answerCourt mediat…
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06 Sep 2026
China Litigation Costs
PRC court fees are set on a sliding scale from the claim amount. Each side generally bears its own lawyers; the loser may bear court fees. Reviewed 6 Sep 2026.Direct answerCourt f…
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06 Sep 2026
Serving a Foreign Company in China Litigation
When the defendant is a foreign company, a PRC court serves through treaty, diplomatic channels or other Civil Procedure Law methods — not a PDF to a Gmail. Reviewed 6 Sep 2026.Di…
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06 Sep 2026
Serving a Chinese Company
A PRC company is served at its registered address or on the legal representative. Service on a random WeChat is not Civil Procedure Law service. Reviewed 6 Sep 2026.Direct answerS…
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06 Sep 2026
Property Preservation in China
Courts can seal or restrict transfer of PRC land, houses and equity so a defendant cannot sell during the case. Security is usual. Reviewed 6 Sep 2026.Direct answerA land-bureau o…
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06 Sep 2026
Freezing Bank Accounts in China Litigation
A court can freeze a PRC bank account in litigation or pre-suit preservation. You need an account lead and security — the bank will not freeze on a lawyer letter. Reviewed 6 Sep 2…
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06 Sep 2026
Asset Preservation in Chinese Litigation and Arbitration
Chinese courts can preserve assets by freezing, sealing or seizing property before or during a civil dispute where the statutory conditions are met. Preservation is intended to pr…
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06 Sep 2026
Evidence in Chinese Civil Litigation
Evidence planning in Chinese civil litigation should begin before filing. Each party normally must prove the facts supporting its claims, defenses and counterclaims within the cou…
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06 Sep 2026
Limitation Periods for Civil Claims in China
Most Chinese civil claims are subject to a limitation period, but the correct deadline cannot be identified from the general three-year rule alone. The claim type, governing law,…
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04 Sep 2026
Secured Creditor Strategy in a Wuhan Manufacturing Pre-Reorganization: When to Enforce, Stand Still or Support a Rescue Plan
A bank has a RMB 200 million loan to a Wuhan manufacturing company secured over land, equipment and receivables. The borrower has missed payments and the bank has already obtained…
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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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04 Sep 2026
Parallel Proceedings in China and Overseas: How a Foreign Company Should Design Its First 72 Hours After a Cross-Border Contract Dispute
A foreign buyer has a long-term supply agreement with a Chinese manufacturer. The contract chooses a foreign court. A related guarantee chooses another law. The Chinese supplier h…
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31 Aug 2026
Wenzhou Dispute Resolution Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for Dispute Resolution lawyers in Wenzhou? This guide starts with the local operating facts that should shape the instruction. Private lending, guarantees, shareholder arr…
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