China Law in One Minute presents one-minute insight into an aspect of Chinese law and Chinese society.
In China Law in One Minute, a column of China Justice Observer, we will enrich the content of this column at a rate of 1,000 new posts every year, so as to cover all aspects of Chinese law and society.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
First of all, you need to know whether the decedent has a will and whether you have inheritance rights in the will. If the decedent does not have a will, then you also need to know whether you are the heir in intestate inheritance. That is, whether you are the decedent’s parent, child, or spouse, if the governing law is Chinese law.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Good news for the creditors with a US judgment! Now, American civil/commercial judgments are highly likely to be recognized and enforced in China.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You should perform verification or due diligence on a Chinese supplier to find out whether he/it has the capability to perform contracts before you make a contract with the supplier. You can ask us for free verification service.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
There are three things you can do to get your deposit or advance payment back from a defaulting or fraudulent Chinese company: (1) negotiate a refund, (2) claim liquidated damages, or (3) terminate the contract or order.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
If you get a winning judgment or arbitral award, and the property that can be used to repay debts is located in China, then the first thing you need to know is the enforcement mechanism in the Chinese courts.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
The legal representative of the Chinese company, whose name is on its business license, can sign the contract on behalf of the company.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Only three steps to follow. You need the business license and official seal of this Chinese company and check its current status on the Chinese government website.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
There are five things you need to do to get ready: 1) find the legal Chinese name of the Chinese company, 2) decide whether to sue in China, 3) if yes, hire a local Chinese lawyer, 4) evaluate the costs and benefits of litigation, and 5) prepare in advance evidence that Chinese courts would like.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You can file for divorce with either a court in your country or a Chinese court.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You have three ways to investigate Chinese companies: legitimacy verification, due diligence, and on-site investigation.