Yiwu China Legal Insights
Legal updates and practical analysis for foreign companies and buyers involved in Yiwu supplier disputes, international trade issues, payment disputes, contract enforcement, and commercial matters connected with Yiwu and Zhejiang’s export-oriented business networks, including suppliers, trading companies, and manufacturing partners.
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Yiwu Arbitration vs. Litigation: Key Differences and Advantages
When resolving commercial disputes in Yiwu, foreign companies usually have two main options: arbitration or litigation before a Chinese court. Both methods can provide effective remedies, but they differ significantly in procedure, cost, confidentiality, and finality. 1. Arbitration in Yiwu Arbitration is a private dispute resolution process where the parties submit their dispute to an…
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Trust Across Borders (Chapter 3): Helping Before Being Hired
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? When a person contacts a lawyer, there is an obvious commercial question: Will this person become a client? But there is another question that comes before it: Can I help…
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Can a Foreign Buyer Sue a Chinese Supplier in Mainland Yiwu if Payment Was Made to a Hong Kong Bank Account?
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 jurisdictions. As a result, a foreign buyer may be instructed to pay the purchase price to a Hong Kong bank account rather than to an account maintained by the supplier…
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Loss of Expected Profits in International Sale of Goods Disputes
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 it has already paid. In addition to direct losses such as advance payments, transportation expenses, storage costs, inspection fees, and other transaction-related expenses, the non-breaching party may also lose profits…
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How to Legally Terminate a Contract with a Chinese Supplier: Why Legal Representation Matters
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 cooperation is no longer possible, many foreign buyers assume they can simply send an email stating that the contract is terminated. In practice, terminating a commercial contract under Chinese law…
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Can Foreign Victims Report Fraud to Chinese Police Remotely?
Yes — But Without a Chinese Lawyer, the Chances of Success Are Extremely Low Recent reports indicate that some Chinese Public Security Bureaus have begun accepting criminal reports from overseas victims through remote channels, including email, online communication, video interviews, or authorized representatives. This is certainly a positive development. However, many foreign victims misunderstand what…
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Trust Across Borders (Chapter 2): The Values That Shaped My Career
Trust Across Borders Chapter 2: The Values That Shaped My Career Published as part of the Trust Across Borders series. People Often Ask Me Why People sometimes ask me why I spend so much time writing free articles in English. Why I explain Chinese law to complete strangers. Why I openly publish my lawyer’s license.…
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How We Adjusted Our Legal Strategy to Help Resume an International Supply Contract
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 better serve the client’s commercial interests than commencing court proceedings at the earliest opportunity. This case involved a U.S. buyer that had experienced serious delays in the performance of a…
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What Documents Does a Foreign Company Need to Sue a Chinese Company?
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, manufacturer, or trading company, one of the first questions is often: “What documents will I need to file a lawsuit in Yiwu?” Unlike domestic litigation, foreign companies are generally required…
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How Foreign Buyers Can Prevent Quality Disputes When Purchasing Goods from China
For many foreign buyers, discovering serious quality defects after the goods arrive is one of the most frustrating risks in international trade. Unfortunately, proving that the defects already existed before shipment can be far more difficult than most buyers expect. If you intend to pursue a claim against a Chinese supplier in a Chinese court,…
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Trust Across Borders (Chapter 1): Why I Started Writing Before Anyone Knew My Name
Trust Across Borders Chapter 1: Why I Started Writing Before Anyone Knew My Name Published as part of the Trust Across Borders series. A Website That Nobody Knew The first English legal article I published attracted almost no attention. It appeared on my website, xuzhousoft.com, a domain I had originally registered years earlier when I…
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Alibaba Chinese Supplier Disappeared After Payment – How to Recover Your Money
You paid the supplier by bank transfer. Then the supplier stopped replying. No goods. No refund. No explanation. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Every year, many international buyers lose money after paying Chinese suppliers. Some cases involve genuine commercial disputes, while others involve suppliers who simply disappear after receiving payment. The good…