The Pitfall
Agreeing to “the supplier's local court” or a vague “Chinese arbitration”.
Why It's Dangerous
You may be forced into an inconvenient or unknown forum, or a clause that is unenforceable.
How to Avoid It
Specify a concrete, accessible forum such as CIETAC arbitration.
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