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Key Points  of  New Chinese Maritime Law

 A. Introduction On October 28, 2025, the 18th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress adopted the newly revised Maritime Law of the People’s Republic of China, which will come into effect on May 1, 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the “New Maritime Law”). Compared with the current Maritime Law implemented […]

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The Process and Time Required for Trials in Chinese Courts

The time required for trials in Chinese courts is influenced by various factors, making it difficult to give a precise duration. Below is an analysis of the potential time spent at different stages: Case Filing Stage Time: Usually, after receiving the complaint materials, if the case meets the filing requirements, it will be registered on

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Common Mistakes Foreign Sellers Make

Invoices Cannot Replace Contracts In most of the small-value international trade disputes we handle, only an invoice exists, without a contract. People often assume that an invoice is the same as a contract. However, there is a difference. An invoice typically only contains core terms such as product, quantity, price, payment method, and delivery date.

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