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Practical guides on Chinese supplier contracts, NNN agreements, CIETAC disputes and PRC employment law for foreign businesses.
Chinese Factory Won't Sign Your NNN Agreement? 5 Lessons From a China Lawyer
Most Chinese factories refuse an NNN, or push for a tiny penalty, because the draft is one-sided. A PRC-licensed attorney explains five practical lessons: balance the agreement, carve out the factory's own technology, set a reasonable penalty under Chinese law, verify suppliers first, and never sample with more than two factories at once.
Matthew Chou · Licensed PRC Attorney
Read the articleHow to Get a Refund From a Chinese Supplier: Deposits, Defective Goods and Non-Delivery
How foreign buyers recover deposits and prepayments from Chinese suppliers: payment-route disputes, termination and restitution under the CISG and PRC Civil Code, the 定金 double-return rule and the four-year limitation period.
How to Choose China NNN Legal Services: Four VACE Steps
Four questions to ask before buying China NNN legal services: verify the receiving party, consider affiliates, tailor the agreement and check the signing.
Trade Company or Manufacturer? Why Both Must Sign Your China NNN Agreement
Before sharing product information with a Chinese supplier, identify the actual manufacturer and make sure both the trade company and factory are bound by the NNN agreement.
What can you do if a Chinese supplier copies your design?
“They copied my design” is not one legal claim in China. Depending on what was copied — appearance, drawings, or confidential information — the route may be design patent, copyright, trade secret, or NNN breach. Here is how to tell, and the practical steps to protect and enforce.
China Supplier Dispute Resolution Cost Guide (2026)
Fixed-fee guide for foreign buyers facing Chinese supplier non-delivery, defective goods, refund disputes or CIETAC clauses. PRC lawyer assessment from $800.
Defective Goods From a Chinese Supplier: CISG and China Law Guide for Foreign Buyers
If a Chinese supplier ships goods that do not match the contract, sample, specifications, packaging requirements or ordinary commercial use, the first legal question is usually not "Can I sue?" but "Which legal route controls the defect?" For many EU, US and Southeast Asian bu…
Three Verdicts, One Pattern: Why ¥1.1 Billion in Trade Secret Damages Shows NNN Alone Is Rarely Enough
Trade secret misappropriation is often difficult to detect and harder to prove, particularly for foreign rights holders operating across borders. Chinese courts apply strict evidentiary standards, placing a substantial burden on the plaintiff at the initial stage, even when the underlying facts appear clear.
AI and the Film Industry: Tool, Threat, or Creative Partner?
This article examines when AI supports filmmaking and when it undermines artistic integrity, covering copyright, labour disputes, cultural diversity, and the case for disclosure.
The Broadcasting equipment case: A CIETAC Arbitration Case Study
Defects were found in imported broadcasting equipment from Canada — but the buyer waited too long to complain. A case on late defect notice and whether silence can waive your rights under the CISG.
Do I Need a Chinese Lawyer for My Supply Agreement?
Practical guidance on when you need a licensed PRC attorney for your China supply agreement versus relying on foreign counsel alone.
The Chilling Press Case: Defective Machinery and the Limits of Avoidance
The machinery arrived but never worked properly. The buyer wanted out — but had they inspected it in time? A case on defective machinery, inspection timelines, and the limits of contract avoidance.
Fixed-Fee China Contract Review by PRC Attorney (2026)
2026 guide to fixed-fee China contract review for foreign companies. Licensed PRC attorney, online intake, bilingual EN/CN review, from $400 and no hourly billing.
How to Review Chinese-English Commercial Contracts Without Hourly Billing
Step-by-step guide to bilingual China contract review at a fixed price — what to expect, what it costs, and how to order online.
The Valve Case: When a German Seller Fails to Deliver Industrial Equipment
A German seller failed to deliver industrial valves to a Chinese buyer. The buyer declared fundamental breach and walked away. A case on non-delivery of industrial equipment and damages under the CISG.
The Alumina Case: Cover Transactions and Calculating Lost Profits
When a Hong Kong seller failed to deliver alumina, the Chinese buyer went to the market and bought replacement goods at a higher price. Can you recover that difference? A case on cover transactions and lost profits.
The Cold-Rolled Steel Coils Case: $1.38M Non-Delivery and Contract Avoidance
A German seller took the order and opened the letter of credit — then never shipped. The buyer declared avoidance and claimed $1.38M in damages. A case on non-delivery and contract avoidance under the CISG.
China's New Environmental Code: Supply Chain Liability Risks for Foreign Buyers
Environmental compliance requirements in China are about to undergo significant changes as the National People's Congress prepares to introduce a comp...
The Art Paper Case: Letters of Credit, Force Majeure, and Risk of Loss
When a Korean seller failed to deliver art paper, the Chinese buyer walked away from the contract and recovered damages in full. A case on fundamental breach and force majeure under international sales law.
The Weaving Machines Case: Fundamental Breach and Nachfrist Procedures
A Swiss seller missed delivery deadlines on industrial weaving machines. How much time must a buyer give before declaring the contract avoided? A case on Nachfrist procedures and fundamental breach.
The Down Jacket and Winter Coat Case: Non-Conforming Goods and Buyer Remedies
The jackets arrived — but they were not what was ordered. Instead of avoiding the contract, the buyer claimed a price reduction. A case on non-conforming goods and buyer remedies under international sales law.
The Air Purifier Case: When the Seller Tries to Cure Defective Goods
The seller knew the goods were defective and tried to fix them. Can a seller force a buyer to accept repairs? A case on the right to cure and the limits of avoidance under international sales law.
The High Tensile Steel Bar Case: CIETAC on Fundamental Breach and Damages
Steel bars were delivered short. The buyer declared fundamental breach and claimed damages. How tribunals calculate losses when a seller fails to perform in full.
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PRC Arbitration Law Amendments (Effective 1 March 2026): Four Changes Multinational Parties Should Act On
SubjectPRC Arbitration Law Amendments (Effective 1 March 2026) Effective Date1 March 2026 Key ChangesSet-aside deadlines