SXP LAW · PRACTICAL INSIGHTS
China trade law, explained for commercial decisions.
Clear starting points for overseas buyers and businesses. General information—not a substitute for advice on your facts.
Foreign Trademark Rights and China Exports
A Chinese court dismissed a trademark infringement claim brought by a foreign brand owner against a Yiwu exporter where the trademarks were registered overseas but not in China. This case note explains territorial trademark protection and cross-border IP risk.
02 · Supplier disputesHow to Sue a Chinese Supplier
A practical framework for identifying the defendant, jurisdiction, evidence, cost and enforcement before suing a supplier in China.
03 · Payment recoveryHow to Recover Money from a Chinese Supplier
Steps to assess and pursue a deposit, refund or damages claim against a supplier in China.
04 · Advance paymentChinese Supplier Took My Deposit and Did Not Ship
What overseas buyers should preserve and assess when a Chinese supplier fails to ship after receiving a deposit.
05 · Before paymentHow to Verify a Chinese Company Before Payment
A buyer-focused checklist for verifying a Chinese counterparty, its authority and payment account.
06 · Payment riskCan a Chinese Company Use a Personal Bank Account for Payment?
Why payment to a personal or third-party account can complicate tax, evidence and recovery in a China transaction.
07 · Contract strategyWhich Law Should Govern a Contract with a Chinese Supplier?
How governing law, dispute forum and enforcement should be considered together in China supply contracts.
08 · Shipping claimsWho Is Liable for Cargo Loss: Freight Forwarder or Carrier?
A framework for identifying the liable party in cargo loss and damage involving a freight forwarder and carrier.
09 · Bills of ladingBill of Lading Disputes in China
Key questions in China-related bill of lading, release, consignee and documentary disputes.
10 · EnforcementHow to Enforce a Foreign Judgment or Arbitration Award in China
An initial roadmap for recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards in China.
11 · Quality disputesChinese Supplier Sent Defective Goods — What Can I Do?
Practical steps for overseas buyers facing defective or non-conforming goods supplied from China.
12 · EvidenceCan WeChat Messages Be Used as Evidence in China?
How WeChat records may be preserved, authenticated and assessed as electronic evidence in a China commercial dispute.
13 · Payment riskChinese Supplier Changed Bank Account Before Payment
What to verify when a Chinese supplier suddenly sends different bank details before payment.
14 · Cargo releaseFreight Forwarder Released Cargo Without Authorization
Key liability and evidence questions when cargo is released contrary to instructions or without required documents.
15 · China litigationHow Long Does It Take to Sue a Company in China?
A practical explanation of the stages and timing variables in a China commercial lawsuit.
16 · Case noteCase Note: Recovering an Advance Payment from a Chinese Supplier
An anonymised professional case note on evidence and recovery strategy for an unperformed China supply order.
17 · Case noteCase Note: Freight Forwarding Dispute Involving Cargo Release
An anonymised case note on mapping the parties, documents and authority in a disputed cargo release.