The Pitfall
No agreed penalty for breach and no clause for recovering legal costs.
Why It's Dangerous
Breach damages are hard to prove, and legal fees are usually not recoverable in China.
How to Avoid It
Include a liquidated-damages clause and a clause that the breaching party bears legal fees.
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