How to find a reliable lawyer in China
Credentials, firm capacity, written fees—what to verify before you sign an engagement letter for a matter in China.
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Property preservation in China
When to apply (pre-litigation, mid-case, pre-execution), what assets courts can freeze, guarantees, duration limits, and tactics for foreign creditors.
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Translation & notarization for China litigation
Mandatory Chinese translations, Apostille vs consular authentication, serving defendants abroad, and a court-ready evidence checklist.
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Bail (release pending trial) in China
Release on bail pending trial: eligibility, the first 37 days, cash bond versus surety, Article 71 rules, and reducing flight-risk concerns for foreign nationals.
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Legally working in China: 2026 roadmap
Employer and employee eligibility, Categories A/B/C, notification letter to Z visa, health check, digital social insurance steps, and residence permit.
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Foreign judgments & arbitral awards in China
Recognition paths, New York Convention awards, reciprocity, two-year limits, translations, and parallel property preservation.
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Foreign litigants in Chinese courts
Identity and legalization, PRC counsel rules, POA shortcuts, 30-day deadlines for overseas parties, evidence translation, and ADR options.
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Jurisdiction in international trade contracts
Choosing foreign vs Chinese courts, actual-connection rules, exclusive PRC categories, appropriate connection if silent, and arbitration interplay.
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Nominee shareholding in China
Why nominee structures are used, void scenarios, creditor and good-faith third-party risks for registered and hidden shareholders, and mitigation.
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After a fraud: police report in China
Public security venue, evidence for formal case filing, framing criminal fraud versus civil breach, and options if police treat the matter as civil only.
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Statute of limitations in China
Three-year general rule, special periods, 20-year ceiling, suspension vs interruption, defense-only practice, and creditor documentation.
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DUI & DWI in China (2026)
Blood-alcohol thresholds, administrative vs criminal penalties, minor-case discretion, assisted-driving liability, and defense issues for foreign drivers.
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Recover losses from China suppliers: a 4-step guide
Identify the real counterparty, check if the supplier is still active, build your evidence chain, then choose negotiation, litigation, or other routes.
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Export licensing when sourcing from China (2026)
Controlled goods, one-batch versus multi-use licenses, dual-use items, detention and deposit risks, and contract clauses before you wire money.
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2026 China sourcing: chemical raw materials
Price surges, CISG and force majeure myths, supplementary price traps, avoidance notices, deposits and damages—when suppliers demand more after payment.
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Dispute resolution for China trade
Negotiation, lawyer demand letters, mediation with judicial confirmation, arbitration, litigation, and asset preservation—how to choose a track.
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Canton Fair: legal tips for buyers
Verify the real company, samples and deposits, IP and OEM issues, then lock a full contract and export compliance after you leave Guangzhou.
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Canton Fair 2026: buyer registration
139th session dates and phases, BEST pre-registration, overseas buyer eligibility, remote badge pickup, assistants and translators, visa and IP reminders.
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Criminal procedure in China for foreign nationals
Investigation, prosecution review, trial, compulsory measures, consular notification, and why the early stage of a case often shapes the outcome.
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Arrested or detained in China: lawyer visits
Why the first visit matters, how appointments work, choosing foreign-related criminal counsel, and mistakes families often make.
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Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements in China
Statutory marital property if you have no agreement, cross-border risks, invalid clauses, and why notarization helps.
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How to divorce in China: agreement or court
Mutual consent divorce at Civil Affairs with cooling-off periods, litigation in People's Courts, mediation, and what expats should prepare.
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How property is divided in divorce in China
Joint versus personal assets, housing and company equity, court discretion, and division of marital property for cross-border couples.
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Child custody in China for international families
Best-interests rules by age, cross-border residence and visas, visitation, rotating custody limits, modification, and child support.
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