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15 Jul 2026
Divorce and Domestic Violence in China: Legal Protections for Foreign Spouses in Fujian
Domestic violence in China is a serious legal matter governed by the Anti-Domestic Violence Law of the People's Republic of China, effective March 1, 2016. For foreign spouses mar…
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14 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence Protection Orders Under Chinese Law
Domestic violence is a serious legal issue in China, governed by the Anti-Domestic Violence Law of 2016. This landmark legislation provides comprehensive legal protections for vic…
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14 Jul 2026
Divorce and Property Division Under Chinese Marriage Law
China's marriage law, now codified in the Marriage and Family Book of the Civil Code, provides a clear framework for divorce and property division. When a marriage ends, the court…
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14 Jul 2026
Restraining Orders and Domestic Violence Protection in China for Foreign Spouses
Domestic violence and the need for protective orders are serious concerns for individuals in any country, including foreign nationals living in China. Wang Genyu, director of Tian…
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14 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence Laws in China: How Foreign Spouses Can Seek Protection Orders
Domestic violence affects people of all nationalities and backgrounds, and foreign spouses living in China are no exception. The PRC Anti-Domestic Violence Law, which took effect…
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13 Jul 2026
Divorce Between Mainland China and Taiwan Residents: A Complete Guide for Cross-Strait Couples
Cross-strait marriages between Mainland China and Taiwan residents are increasingly common in today's globalized world. When such marriages unfortunately end in divorce, the proce…
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09 Jul 2026
Using WeChat Chat Records as Evidence in Chinese Courts: A Practical Guide
Using WeChat Chat Records as Evidence in Chinese Courts: A Practical Guide WeChat has become an integral part of business and personal communication in China, with billions of mes…
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08 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence Protection Orders Under Chinese Family Law
Domestic violence in China is addressed by a dedicated legal framework that provides comprehensive protections for victims, including personal safety protection orders. The Domest…
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07 Jul 2026
Wills, Living Wills, and Estate Planning Under Chinese Law
Wills, Living Wills, and Estate Planning Under Chinese Law Estate planning is an often overlooked but critically important aspect of life for both Chinese citizens and foreign nat…
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07 Jul 2026
Understanding China's Education Law: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Understanding China's Education Law: A Guide for Foreign Investors China's education sector has experienced remarkable growth and transformation over the past decade, attracting i…
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07 Jul 2026
China Free Marital Settlement Agreement: A Comprehensive Guide for International Couples
China Free Marital Settlement Agreement: A Comprehensive Guide for International Couples A marital settlement agreement, also known as a divorce agreement or separation agreement,…
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06 Jul 2026
How Chinese Citizens Living Abroad Can Handle Divorce
How Chinese Citizens Living Abroad Can Handle Divorce Chinese citizens who reside overseas often face complex questions when it comes to divorce. The procedures vary significantly…
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06 Jul 2026
Divorce Abroad: Do You Need a Second Divorce in China?
International marriages involving Chinese citizens have become increasingly common, and with them comes a frequently misunderstood legal question: if you obtain a divorce abroad,…
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06 Jul 2026
China Legal Separation Agreements and Divorce: A Practical Guide
As stipulated by China family law, more specifically, divorce law, you have to undertake a two year legal separation before you are allowed to divorce with your spouse. However, t…
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06 Jul 2026
What Is a No-Fault Divorce in China? A Complete Guide
What is a "no fault" divorce?"No fault" divorce describes any divorce where the spouse asking for a divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. All s…
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