Plain-English guides on China trade disputes.
Practical articles for international buyers and suppliers dealing with Chinese counterparties.
What to Do When a Chinese Supplier Breaches Your Contract
A practical, step-by-step guide for overseas buyers facing a contract breach by a Chinese supplier — evidence, negotiation and recovery.
How to Recover an Outstanding Payment from a Chinese Company
Options for recovering money owed by a Chinese company: demand letters, negotiation, arbitration, litigation and enforcement.
Arbitration vs Litigation in China: Which Is Right for Your Dispute?
Compare CIETAC arbitration and Chinese court litigation for cross-border commercial disputes — speed, cost, enforceability and strategy.
Due Diligence on a Chinese Business Partner: A Checklist
How to verify a Chinese company before signing a contract — corporate registration, litigation records, creditworthiness and red flags.
Enforcing a Foreign Judgment or Arbitral Award in China
An overview of whether and how foreign judgments and arbitral awards can be recognised and enforced in China, and the practical hurdles.
Quality Defects and Non-Conforming Goods from China: A Buyer's Legal Guide
Legal routes for buyers when Chinese goods fail to meet specification — inspection, rejection, remedies and reducing your exposure.