China Legal Guides for Overseas Buyers

Before disclosure

Sharing designs with a supplier

Identify the recipients, intended use and related development work before selecting the document.

NNN review checklist →

Before development

Agreeing milestones and handover

Separate existing designs, new outputs, sample approval and the point at which production starts.

Before payment

Different names on the documents

Compare the contract party, invoice issuer, beneficiary and business that will make the goods.

Contract, payee and factory checks →

Before production

Turning the order into obligations

Specifications, inspection, acceptance, payment, delivery, tooling and the end of the relationship.

After non-delivery

Payment made, no shipment or refund

Preserve the complete record before choosing a demand, negotiation or other next step.

The evidence to preserve →

Before escalation

Will a demand letter help?

Identify the recipient, supporting facts, remedy and decision that follows the deadline.

When tooling is withheld

Who owns it—and who holds it?

Separate ownership records, possession, development payments and the supplier’s reasons for refusing return.

Before instructing counsel

Check the lawyer and the scope

Match the professional name and certificate number, then agree the responsible lawyer and work in writing.

Professional details →