China Legal Insights
Legal updates and practical analysis for foreign
companies involved in China supplier disputes,
manufacturing contract issues, international trade
disputes, and commercial matters.
September 9, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
If you purchased goods from a Chinese supplier through Global Sources and the supplier failed to deliver, delivered defective products, refused to provide a refund,…
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September 8, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
If you purchased goods from a Chinese supplier through Made-in-China.com and the supplier failed to deliver, delivered defective products, refused to provide a refund, or…
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September 7, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Buying from a Chinese supplier through Alibaba.com can be convenient, but disputes can arise even when the transaction appears straightforward. A supplier may fail to…
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September 4, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Trust Across Borders Chapter 4 — When Trust Is Tested Published as part of the Trust Across Borders series. When Trust Breaks Down Trust is…
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September 3, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
When a Chinese supplier fails to ship goods, delivers defective products, refuses to issue a refund, stops responding to messages, or simply disappears, foreign buyers…
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September 1, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Foreign companies sometimes discover that a Chinese supplier, manufacturer, distributor, or trading company is using their trademark without authorization to manufacture, advertise, or sell products…
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August 22, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
When resolving commercial disputes in China, foreign companies usually have two main options: arbitration or litigation before a Chinese court. Both methods can provide effective…
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August 15, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Trust Across Borders Chapter 3: Helping Before Being Hired Published as part of the Trust Across Borders series. What Does It Mean to Help Someone?…
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August 14, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
In international trade transactions, many Chinese suppliers, particularly suppliers operating on Alibaba and other international trading platforms, maintain bank accounts in Hong Kong or other…
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August 12, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
When one party to an international sales contract unilaterally refuses to perform its contractual obligations, the non-breaching party may suffer losses far beyond the amounts…
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August 7, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
How to Legally Terminate a Contract with a Chinese Supplier: Why Legal Representation Matters When a dispute with a Chinese supplier reaches the point where…
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August 6, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Yes — But Without a Chinese Lawyer, the Chances of Success Are Extremely Low Recent reports indicate that some Chinese Public Security Bureaus have begun…
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