Welcome to the China Law Blog

We started the China Law Blog in 2006 for companies doing business with or in China. Twenty years and an ABA Journal Blawg Hall of Fame selection later, we still write it for them.

Our China law team regularly advises companies on forming businesses in China, drafting bilingual contracts with Chinese counterparts, protecting intellectual property, and resolving disputes through international arbitration.

That work shapes what we write. We focus on what actually happens when businesses deal with China’s legal system, including the problems and judgment calls you won’t find explained in a statute, regulation, or handbook.

Expect stories from our own practice, including the painful lessons, and expect opinions, sometimes strong ones. We explain legal principles in terms of what they mean for a business trying to get something done in China. We also share worthwhile articles and news from other sources, add our commentary when we have something to say, and flag seminars, conferences, and trade shows we think will help readers better understand China’s legal and business environment.

Comments and Disagreement

Your perspectives and disagreements are welcome here. Tell us when you think we got something wrong, and tell us about the strategies that have worked for your business in China. We moderate comments to keep out spam and personal attacks, not criticism.

Our Mission

To raise the level of conversation around the practical, day-to-day realities of Chinese law and business, and t equip you with the knowledge you need to succeed.