C. J. Observer

How to Use Recordings as Evidence in Litigation in China?-CTD 101 Series

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

The recording of your conversation, though recorded without your permission, may well be submitted as evidence in Chinese courts. This may be quite different from the rules of evidence in some other countries.

How Offshore Investors of Chinese Bonds Collect Debts?-CTD 101 Series

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

One way is to start by suing an individual guarantor (who is normally the de facto controller of the debtor).

2022 Guide to Enforce New Zealand Judgments in China-CTD 101 Series

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

Can I sue Chinese companies in New Zealand and then enforce a New Zealand judgment in China?

How to Use Emails as Evidence in Litigation in China?-CTD 101 Series

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

Email is the main communication tool in cross-border transactions. It is common, for instance, for many international trade contracts to be concluded, modified, performed, or terminated directly by email.

What Happens to a Chinese Enterprise’s Shareholders if It Goes Bankruptcy?-CTD 101 Series

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

When a Chinese enterprise is adjudged bankrupt, it generally means that its assets are insufficient to pay off all its debts, so its shareholders cannot recover their capital contributions through bankruptcy procedures.

Prep Checklist for Enforcing Foreign Judgments in China-CTD 101 Series

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

Ready to enforce a foreign judgment in China? Let us start with the Prep Checklist.

Title Retention and Lien: Two Protection Measures for Debt Settlement in China-CTD 101 Series

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

If your debtor defaults on a debt, you can take a lien on the debtor’s chattels (movable property) that you have legal possession of. In other words, the seller can retain ownership of the goods if the buyer fails to pay the price or perform other obligations as scheduled.

What Happens to a Chinese Enterprise’s management if It Goes Bankruptcy?-CTD 101 Series

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

The management of the enterprise shall cooperate with the bankruptcy administrator and may be prohibited from serving as executives of other enterprises.