China Justice Observer

Thu, 19 May 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

Can I ask a Chinese court to order the other party to pay for my attorney’s fees?

Sun, 15 May 2022 Insights Guodong Du 杜国栋 , Meng Yu 余萌

China published a landmark judicial policy on the enforcement of foreign judgments in 2022. This post addresses the rules on whether and how applicants may seek interim measures (conservatory measures) in cases of the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in China.

Thu, 12 May 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

Imagine if you buy goods from a Chinese supplier, but the deal fails and the Chinese supplier should return you the advance payment.

Wed, 11 May 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

You may inquire about the business scope of Chinese companies registered with China’s company registration authority, and then assess whether the Chinese company transacts with you beyond its business scope.

Wed, 11 May 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

In China, company registration numbers, also known as the ‘unified social credit numbers’, are just like the ID numbers for every company.

Thu, 05 May 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

Under the huge trade scale, there are, inevitably, considerable purchase payment or advance payment defaults.

Thu, 05 May 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

International business partners are getting increasingly accustomed to using WhatsApp or WeChat to reach an agreement, send orders, modify transaction conditions and confirm performance.

Thu, 05 May 2022 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team

Although Chinese companies do not have legal names in English, they may file a standard name in English with the competent Chinese authority.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

Compared with debtors in your own country, when debtors in China do not pay, you will encounter many different challenges and consequences.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team

If you contract with a Chinese company, you’d better have its legal representative sign the contract. This is because he/she holds the core power of the company and will also be responsible for the company.