Debt & enforcement cluster: Hub · Foreign creditor → China · Foreign judgment → China · Chinese creditor → abroad · Chinese judgment abroad · Arbitration vs court · NY Convention · Asset freeze · Credit DD · Primary sources
| PRC court | Arbitration | |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | More public | Typically private |
| Appeal | Appeal system | Limited set-aside |
| China freezes | Direct preservation tools | Plan court support / seat rules |
| Outbound enforce | Judgment recognition hurdles | NY Convention network |
CIETAC/SHIAC · NY Convention · Forum guide.
Legal basis
- Arbitration Law + institutional rules
- Civil Procedure Law
- New York Convention
Primary texts: Key statutes and treaties. Confirm law in force on your matter date.
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Reviewed by Shi Bingbing, lawyer at Tianjin Weishang Law Firm, Tianjin. Focuses on civil litigation and commercial dispute resolution, including cross-border enforcement matters. View directory profile →
Review tier: accuracy review of drafts (statutes, procedure orientation, and practical recovery framing). Content remains general information — not legal advice for a specific matter, and no attorney–client relationship is created by reading these pages.
Last reviewed: August 2026 · Primary sources: Key statutes and treaties.