Shihe Xu

Shihe Xu practices at Jiangsu Lanbo Law Firm in Nanjing, where he handles product liability and defective products matters for clients throughout Jiangsu Province. He earned his LL.B. from Nanjing University and was admitted to the bar in 2008. With over 15 years of legal experience, Mr. Xu represents consumers, businesses, and manufacturers in cases involving defective and unsafe products under Chinese law. He works in both English and Mandarin, allowing him to serve domestic clients and international parties who need guidance on Chinese product liability standards.

Product Liability Representation

Mr. Xu handles the full spectrum of product liability claims under the Product Quality Law, the Tort Liability Law, and the Civil Code. His casework includes manufacturing defects that render products unsafe for ordinary use, design defects that create foreseeable risks of harm, and failures to provide adequate warnings or instructions for product operation. He represents plaintiffs seeking compensation for personal injury, property damage, and economic losses caused by defective products. At the same time, he provides defense representation for manufacturers, distributors, and importers facing product liability claims. His understanding of the evidence requirements for defect analysis, causation proof, and damages calculation allows him to build cases on solid technical and legal foundations. He coordinates with expert witnesses in engineering, materials science, and accident reconstruction to establish the factual basis for liability claims.

Consumer Protection and Regulatory Compliance

Beyond litigation, Mr. Xu advises clients on compliance with the Consumer Rights Protection Law and product safety regulations administered by the State Administration for Market Regulation. He helps manufacturers establish recall procedures, product safety protocols, and risk management frameworks that reduce liability exposure before disputes arise. For importers bringing foreign products into the Chinese market, he provides guidance on mandatory certification requirements, product quality standards, and labeling regulations that products must meet to be sold legally. Mr. Xu also assists businesses in responding to government investigations into product safety incidents and managing the public communication that accompanies high-profile product recalls. His compliance advice is designed to identify potential liability risks early and implement corrective measures before consumer injuries occur.

Multi-Plaintiff and Mass Tort Litigation

Mr. Xu has experience coordinating multi-plaintiff actions in Chinese courts, where multiple consumers are harmed by the same defective product. These matters require systematic evidence management, coordinated witness engagement, and strategic case sequencing to manage court resources efficiently. He works with technical experts in fields such as materials science, mechanical engineering, and forensic analysis to establish defect causation. When products have been distributed across multiple provinces, he assesses venue options and coordinates with local counsel where necessary. His approach emphasizes early identification of the legal theories most likely to succeed at trial, preservation of critical evidence before it degrades or is destroyed, and clear communication with clients about procedural timelines and potential outcomes. Where settlement negotiations are appropriate, he develops damage models that quantify the full scope of client losses.

Industry-Specific Defect Patterns

Mr. Xu handles product liability cases across a wide range of industries, each presenting unique regulatory and technical challenges. In the electronics sector, he addresses claims involving battery fires, electrical failures, and component defects in consumer devices such as smartphones, laptops, and home appliances. Automotive matters involve brake system failures, airbag malfunctions, tire separation, and structural defects that compromise vehicle safety. Medical device cases require particular attention to regulatory compliance with National Medical Products Administration standards and the clinical evidence supporting device safety claims. He also handles cases involving defective children's products, household appliances, industrial machinery, power tools, and building materials that fail to meet code requirements. Each industry sector requires familiarity with the applicable technical standards, industry practices, and regulatory frameworks that define what constitutes a defective product under Chinese law.

Evidence Preservation and Expert Coordination

Successful product liability claims depend heavily on evidence preservation, particularly where the defective product itself is the most important piece of evidence. Mr. Xu advises clients on securing and documenting defective products before they are altered, repaired, or discarded. He coordinates with certified inspection agencies to conduct independent product testing and failure analysis. Where foreign manufacturers are involved, he manages the chain of custody documentation needed to maintain evidence integrity across international borders. He also works with medical experts in personal injury cases to establish the causal link between product defects and physical harm, documenting injury severity, treatment costs, and long-term prognosis. This evidence-centric approach ensures that claims are supported by the strongest available factual record and that defendants cannot later argue that key evidence has been compromised.

Licensing and Professional Standing

Mr. Xu holds lawyer license number 13202201110699238 and is a member of the Jiangsu Bar Association, which supports his referral network and keeps him current on legal developments in the product liability field. He works in English and Mandarin, enabling him to serve both domestic clients and international parties involved in cross-border product disputes. Consultation inquiries can be submitted through the directory contact process for an initial assessment of claim viability, applicable legal theories, and recommended next steps. Preliminary discussions typically cover the nature of the product defect, the damages suffered, the evidence available, and the appropriate forum for pursuing the claim.