How to Sue a Chinese Supplier in China
Considering a claim against a Chinese supplier? Review the defendant, evidence, court or arbitration route, costs and enforcement before taking action.
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Legal Insights
Practical observations on China-related legal issues drawn from cross-border transactions, employment, company operations and dispute work.
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Chinese Supplier Won’t Refund Your Money: What Can You Do?
Chinese supplier refusing a refund? Learn how to assess the debtor, preserve evidence and compare demand letters, litigation and recovery options in China.
Read more →Defective Goods from a Chinese Supplier: What Can an Overseas Buyer Do?
A quality claim requires more than photographs of a defective product. Buyers should connect the defect to the agreed standard, preserve evidence and notify the supplier promptly.
Read more →Chinese Supplier Failed to Deliver: Legal Options for Overseas Buyers
When a Chinese supplier misses delivery, the buyer should establish the agreed delivery obligation before deciding whether to demand performance, terminate or seek repayment.
Read more →Chinese Supplier Stopped Responding After Payment: What Can an Overseas Buyer Do?
When a supplier stops replying after payment, the priority is to establish what happened, preserve evidence and identify the appropriate next step.
Read more →Chinese Supplier Refuses to Refund: What Can an Overseas Buyer Do?
Chinese supplier refuses to refund your deposit or payment? Learn how overseas buyers can assess the supplier, preserve evidence, issue a demand letter and consider China-side recovery options.
Read more →Litigating a Cross-Border Commercial Dispute in China
Jurisdiction, preservation, foreign documents, court structure and judgment enforcement
Read more →Drafting an Enforceable Arbitration Clause for a China-Related Contract
Institution, seat, rules, language, interim measures and enforcement under the Arbitration Law effective from 1 March 2026
Read more →Mediation, Arbitration or Litigation for a China-Related Dispute?
A commercial decision guide based on urgency, assets, enforceability, cost and the future business relationship
Read more →Terminating Employees in China
Contract types, severance, redundancy, protected employees and evidence
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