Jiangsu China Legal Insights
Legal updates and practical analysis for foreign companies involved in Suzhou supplier disputes, manufacturing contract issues, international trade disputes, and commercial matters connected with Jiangsu Province, including major manufacturing and export centers such as Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nantong, and surrounding industrial regions.
Latest Insights
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Important Announcement Regarding Authorized Website
Lyu & Associates operates exclusively under the following official domain: https://www.xuzhousoft.com All regional websites, language versions, and practice-specific pages published under the “xuzhousoft.com” domain — including all subdirectories and location-based sections — are official parts of our firm’s website. This includes, but is not limited to: Language-specific sections (e.g., /en/, /jp/, etc.) Regional or city-based…
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Can multiple plaintiffs sue together?
Can multiple plaintiffs sue the same defendant at the same time? According to Article 55 of the Civil Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China, if there are two or more plaintiffs, and the subject matter of the action is the same or of the same kind, the plaintiffs may file a joint action.…
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How to Verify Whether a Chinese Lawyer Is Legitimate: A Practical Guide for Foreign Clients Introduction
As China continues to attract foreign investment and cross-border commercial activity, more overseas companies and individuals require legal services in China. However, foreign clients may find it difficult to determine whether a person claiming to be a “Chinese lawyer” is properly licensed and legally qualified. This guide explains how to verify whether a Chinese lawyer…
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Suzhou Lawyer Qiang Lyu explains civil fraud.
What is civil fraud? According to Article 148 of the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China, If the defendant fabricates facts or intentionally conceals material facts, thereby causing losses to the plaintiff, the plaintiff may apply to an arbitration institution or a court for revocation within one year from the date the fraudulent…
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Legal Services for Foreign Investors in Jinhua, Yiwu and Hefei — Perspective of a PRC Licensed Lawyer
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 Beijing, Shanghai, or Shenzhen. Increasingly, they are expanding into dynamic regional cities such as Jinhua, Yiwu, and Hefei. These cities offer competitive supply chains, supportive local governments, and strong industrial…
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Attorney Qiang Lyu on the Importance of Being a Lawyer
Some time ago, I posted a video saying that being a lawyer doesn’t actually make me rich. So why haveI stuck with being a lawyer all these years? In my opinion, the greatest benefit of being a lawyer is that I can potentially change an ordinary person’s life or the future of an ordinary business…
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Celebrating the 2026 Lunar New Year: A Time for Renewal, Gratitude, and New Beginnings
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, and friends around the world. The Lunar New Year is a time of renewal, reflection, and hope—a meaningful moment to honor tradition while embracing the opportunities of the year ahead.…
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Suzhou Attorney Lyu Qiang Explains: Can Employers File for Labor Arbitration?
Can an employer file a labor arbitration claim with China’s Labor Arbitration Commission? According to Article 2 of China’s Law on Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes, labor disputes arising from the confirmation of employment relationships may be submitted to the arbitration commission for adjudication. In practice, it is usually the employee who initiates arbitration.…
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Suzhou Attorney Lyu Qiang Explains to You: Which Court Has Jurisdiction Over Divorce Litigation
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? Under Chinese law, the general rule is that you must file your lawsuit in the court at the defendant’s domicile. However, there are several important exceptions: Common Exception #1: If…
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Attorney Lyu Qiang Explains Unjust Enrichment
Many clients are familiar with the legal term “unjust enrichment,” a concept in civil law. Let me give an example: A intends to transfer money to B, but accidentally writes the wrong account number and sends the money to C instead. When A demands the money back from C, and C refuses, A may file…
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Is being a lawyer really that lucrative?
In many people’s eyes, the legal profession is seen as both highly profitable and offering great freedom. But after years of practice, I’ve come to realize that being a lawyer is far less profitable—and certainly far less easy—than most people imagine. First of all, my work constantly involves me in other people’s disputes. Even the…
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Navigating Supplier Risks in China: What International Businesses Should Know
China remains one of the world’s most important manufacturing centers, offering international companies unmatched production capacity, mature supply chains, and competitive pricing. Yet alongside these advantages come legal and commercial risks that many foreign buyers underestimate until a dispute arises. At Lyu & Associates, we regularly support overseas businesses facing supplier conflicts, contract enforcement challenges,…