When U.S.-China tariff battles drive up costs, don’t count on force majeure to save your contract—instead, foreign buyers must proactively draft clear clauses, assess legal risks, and negotiate smartly to avoid being blindsided by unenforceable deals and shifting judicial attitudes.
Before you ink a deal with a Chinese exporter, double-check that the person signing truly has the power—and that the company on paper is the one you’re really contracting—to avoid unenforceable agreements and costly disputes.
Amid escalating U.S.-China tariff wars, discover how to shield your international contracts from catastrophic legal risks—before it’s too late.
In March 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) reported the first-ever tort suit under the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, enabling a Chinese firm to recover over CNY 84 million after a European partner withheld payment invoking a third country’s sanctions.
In February 2025, China’s Cyberspace Administration issued the “Measures for the Administration of Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits,” effective May 1, 2025, mandating regular audits for companies, especially those processing data of over 10 million individuals, to ensure transparency and legality in personal data handling.
In December 2024, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) issued its first anti-anti-suit injunction in a patent dispute, Huawei v. Netgear, prohibiting Netgear from obstructing Huawei’s Chinese litigation, marking a significant step in global standard-essential patent governance.
A groundbreaking Chinese court decision applying CISG Advisory Opinion No. 14 finally provides clarity on calculating overdue payment interest in international sales contracts – a crucial development for global traders.
A case study in why long-term China partnerships still carry hidden risks—and how proactive monitoring could have prevented a six-figure loss.
When facing deliberate shipment delays from a Chinese supplier, understanding the underlying reasons—such as financial difficulties—and maintaining open communication can help determine whether to terminate the contract or grant a grace period for resolution.
Chinese automotive brands, including CNHTC, Great Wall Motors, Changan, Geely, and BYD, have rapidly expanded their exports to South Africa, offering a range of reliable, cost-effective, and innovative vehicles to meet the growing demand across the continent.
Fraud in the Chinese steel industry is on the rise, with suppliers using tactics like low-price traps, offshore accounts, and Non-Resident Accounts (NRA) to deceive international buyers, but by conducting thorough checks, securing payment methods, and maintaining vigilance, buyers can protect themselves from these scams.
