Practice Areas

Global Sources Supplier Dispute: What Should You Do?

September 9, 2026  ·  Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)

For foreign buyers dealing with suppliers in Ningbo, the local commercial and industrial environment can be an important part of assessing supplier risk. Ningbo is… Read More

Made-in-China.com Supplier Dispute: What Should You Do?

September 8, 2026  ·  Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)

When sourcing from Ningbo, overseas companies should consider not only the contract itself but also the type of local supplier, the surrounding supply chain and… Read More

Alibaba Supplier Dispute: What Should You Do?

September 7, 2026  ·  Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)

Ningbo is a relevant commercial location for international buyers sourcing from China. Ningbo is a major port and manufacturing center with extensive export-oriented industrial supply… Read More

Why Foreign Buyers Should Deal Directly with a Chinese Lawyer in Supplier Disputes

September 3, 2026  ·  Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)

Ningbo is a relevant commercial location for international buyers sourcing from China. Ningbo is a major port and manufacturing center with extensive export-oriented industrial supply… Read More

Chinese Suppliers Using Foreign Trademarks Without Authorization: How Can Foreign Brand Owners Protect Their Rights in China?

September 1, 2026  ·  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… Read More

Ningbo Arbitration vs. Litigation: Key Differences and Advantages

August 22, 2026  ·  Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)

When resolving commercial disputes in Ningbo, foreign companies usually have two main options: arbitration or litigation before a Chinese court. Both methods can provide effective… Read More

Can a Foreign Buyer Sue a Chinese Supplier in Mainland Ningbo if Payment Was Made to a Hong Kong Bank Account?

August 14, 2026  ·  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… Read More

Loss of Expected Profits in International Sale of Goods Disputes

August 12, 2026  ·  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… Read More

How to Legally Terminate a Contract with a Chinese Supplier: Why Legal Representation Matters

August 7, 2026  ·  Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)

When sourcing from Ningbo, overseas companies should consider not only the contract itself but also the type of local supplier, the surrounding supply chain and… Read More

Can Foreign Victims Report Fraud to Chinese Police Remotely?

August 6, 2026  ·  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… Read More

How We Adjusted Our Legal Strategy to Help Resume an International Supply Contract

August 4, 2026  ·  Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)

Introduction International supply chain disputes do not always require immediate litigation. In many cases, a carefully planned legal strategy aimed at restoring contractual performance may… Read More

What Documents Does a Foreign Company Need to Sue a Chinese Company?

July 31, 2026  ·  Lyu, Attorney-at-Law (PRC)

An Introduction to Document Requirements for Foreign Plaintiffs in Chinese Courts When a foreign company becomes involved in a commercial dispute with a Chinese supplier,… Read More