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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China visa & residence guide for foreigners
Visa stay duration, extension rules, residence permits, 24-hour accommodation registration, and daily document inspection under the Exit and Entry Administration Law.
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Working legally in China: Z visa, permits & contracts
The three-document rule (Z visa, employment permit, residence permit), eligibility conditions, employer restrictions, and employment contract protections.
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Driving in China as a foreigner: license rules & traffic law
Why an IDP is not enough, how to get a Chinese driver's license, DUI penalties, and accident liability for foreign drivers.
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Marriage & divorce in China: registration guide for foreigners
Marriage registration conditions and documents, divorce by mutual consent with the 30-day cooling-off period, and re-issuance of certificates.
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Dispute resolution for foreigners: mediation, legal aid & arbitration
Free people's mediation, government legal aid eligibility, and CIETAC international arbitration for cross-border commercial disputes.
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Immigration violations & penalties: what foreigners must know
Overstay fines, fraudulent visa penalties, illegal work consequences, and deportation risks under China's Exit and Entry Administration Law.
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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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Alibaba dispute resolution: a foreign buyer's guide to refunds
How Alibaba's dispute system, Trade Assurance, negotiation, arbitration and execution stages work—and what to do before filing.
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Chinese supplier disappeared after payment: an action plan
Why suppliers vanish from Alibaba and 1688, how the auto-confirm trap works, and your legal options under Chinese law and CISG.
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Enforcing rights against a Chinese supplier: a 4-step framework
Identify the real counterparty, investigate business status, build your evidence chain, then choose negotiation, litigation, or criminal complaint.
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Quality disputes with Chinese suppliers: inspection, evidence & remedies
When goods are defective or not as described—inspection deadlines, CISG quality standards, third-party evidence, and recovering damages.
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Recovering payment under CISG: an Italian buyer’s US$100,000 win in Shenzhen
How CISG Article 49, Article 84, and shareholder piercing helped an Italian company recover full payment plus interest from a non-performing Shenzhen supplier.
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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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Divorce procedures for foreigners in China
Applicable law, jurisdiction, filing requirements, litigation process step by step, and practical considerations for foreign nationals divorcing in China.
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Employment relationships for foreigners in China
Key legal requirements for establishing valid employment relationships between foreign nationals and Chinese employers under PRC labor law.
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Criminal liability for foreigners in China
What legal consequences foreign nationals face when committing crimes in China — case analysis, applicable law, and sentencing considerations.
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Top 10 IP cases from China Supreme Court 2023
Key rulings on trademark, patent, copyright, and trade secrets — what foreign businesses should learn from China's landmark IP decisions.
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Cross-border trade fraud: legal remedies
When overseas counterparties commit fraud, what legal avenues exist in China — civil claims, criminal reports, and asset recovery strategies.
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China customs inspection: key details
What triggers customs inspections, the process, costs, common declaration errors, and practical guidance for importers and exporters.
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Cross-border goods quality disputes
Applicable law, CISG quality objection deadlines, burden of proof, and liability allocation in international sale of goods disputes in Chinese courts.
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Foreign judgment recognition in China
Complete guide to recognition and enforcement: treaties, reciprocity, required materials, procedural steps, and grounds for refusal.
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Income tax for foreign residents in China
Q&A guide on individual income tax obligations for foreign nationals — tax residency, taxable income categories, deductions, and filing requirements.
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Foreign company branch liability in China
Under China's Company Law, foreign companies bear civil liability for their branches' activities — case analysis and practical implications.
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CIF price disputes: goods held for extra charges
When freight forwarders detain goods demanding additional payment after quoting all-inclusive CIF prices — court rulings and legal remedies.
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Cross-border elderly guardianship in China
Legal practice and practical considerations — eligibility, jurisdiction, evidence formalities, special procedure, and supervision mechanisms.
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Foreign shareholders: representing the company in court
Whether foreign company shareholders can bring derivative actions in Chinese courts — procedural standing, jurisdiction, and practical guidance.
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Social insurance for foreigners in China
Complete guide to five insurance types, contribution rates, bilateral social security agreements, enrollment procedures, and departure refunds.
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Civil litigation for foreign enterprises (Part I)
Practical guide covering litigation parties, jurisdiction rules including forum non conveniens and parallel proceedings, and notarization requirements.
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How foreigners are sentenced in China
Territorial jurisdiction, types of penalties including deportation, administrative vs criminal offenses, and the legal framework for foreign defendants.
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CISG in action: Italian company v. Chinese company
Case study on CISG application — breach of contract, damages, and key lessons from an international goods sale dispute in Chinese courts.
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Imprisonment with deportation for foreigners
How combined sentences work — legal nature, principal vs supplementary penalties, execution procedures, and legal consequences of deportation.
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How Chinese courts try trade disputes
Jurisdiction review, procedural principles, evidentiary rules, and the judicial framework for international trade dispute adjudication in China.
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Freight forwarder disputes: goods detained
When a freight forwarder absconds with goods or holds them for ransom — legal remedies, maritime court jurisdiction, and practical resolution strategies.
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Criminal law application to foreigners
Territorial jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, protective jurisdiction, and universal jurisdiction under China's Criminal Law for foreign nationals.
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Foreigners in China must abide by Chinese law
Common legal violations involving foreign nationals, police enforcement, legal consequences, and the principle that all persons in China are subject to Chinese law.
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Terminating foreign employees: compensation rules
When economic compensation is required upon termination or expiration of labor contracts for foreign employees under Chinese labor law.
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Overseas inheritance of China assets
Key legal points: applicable law, succession procedures, documentary requirements, cross-border estate planning, and practical guidance for foreign heirs.
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Trading company dilemma: upstream and downstream
How intermediaries can manage upstream supplier payment demands while downstream buyers default — contract strategies and evidence preservation.
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