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.
March 24, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
In the labor market, many employers attempt to reduce labor costs by inducing or even forcing employees to sign a Voluntary Waiver of Social Insurance…
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March 21, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Can a lawsuit be filed without knowing the defendant’s ID number? According to the relevant provisions of the Supreme People’s Court, even if the defendant’s…
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March 16, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Recently, the Supreme People’s Court issued a reply regarding jurisdiction. In fact, this reply reaffirms certain practices that have long been applied in judicial practice.…
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March 12, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
For many foreign companies doing business with Chinese partners, one of the biggest concerns is whether a contract can actually be enforced in China. While…
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March 10, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Foreign companies often encounter disputes when doing business with Chinese partners, such as unpaid invoices, breach of contract, or product quality issues. When negotiation fails,…
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February 24, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
As a PRC-licensed lawyer advising foreign investors for many years, I have witnessed a clear trend: serious international businesses are no longer focusing only on…
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February 20, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
As we welcome the arrival of the 2026 Lunar New Year, all of us at our firm extend our warmest wishes to our clients, colleagues,…
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February 9, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
If you wish to file for divorce through litigation in China, the first question you’ll encounter is: which court should you file your case with?…
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January 9, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
As international trade and investment continue to expand, foreign companies doing business in China are increasingly confronted with complex legal and regulatory challenges. From cross-border…
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January 7, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Can artificial intelligence replace lawyers? I often use AI platforms, primarily ChatGPT and DeepSeeker. I believe AI cannot replace lawyers. First, the output of AI…
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January 4, 2026
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
How many years is the intellectual property protection period in China? First, patents. The maximum protection period for a patent is 20 years. Since a…
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December 31, 2025
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Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
What should you do if an important witness refuses to appear in a Chinese court to testify? According to Chinese law, the probative value of…
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