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When a buyer stops paying, a supplier's first instinct is often to stop supplying. The stronger response is to convert the debt into a documented, enforceabl…
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A buyer who is unhappy with a product may sue the seller for a refund, a replacement, or damages. For the seller, the claim often feels like an attack on the…
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A tenant who rents a street-front shop for a restaurant expects to obtain a business licence and operate lawfully. When the premises cannot support that purp…
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Buying a second-hand home is often the largest transaction a family will make, and the seller's silence about known defects can turn that purchase into a sou…
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When two people buy a property together, the register often shows them as co-owners, but a later written agreement may tell a different story. In a case deci…
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When a buyer has received goods and paid part of the price, can a signature discrepancy on a delivery note wipe out the remaining debt? A recent decision of …
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When a supplier in China sells goods without a signed paper contract, relying instead on WeChat messages, delivery receipts, and invoices, a buyer's default …
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A disputed agreement had vague performance obligations, unclear payment conditions, and undefined termination cause. Precision in drafting reduces litigation…
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A lessor recovered unpaid rent, equipment return, and damages from a defaulting contractor. Chinese courts enforce lease agreements as binding legal obligati…
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An installment sales buyer defaulted after initial payments. The case highlights the importance of clear payment schedules and default provisions. Sellers sh…
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China's E-commerce Law sets duties for platforms and merchants on consumer protection, information display, and IP complaints. Cross-border sellers need oper…
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Contract Formation and Legal Requirements Under Chinese Law Commercial contracts form the foundation of business relationships in China, and understanding ho…
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