China Law Explained
China’s legal system, criminal law and the latest legislation explained – statutes, judicial interpretations and new laws.
What Is Probation in China? How Suspended Sentences Work
Probation in China (缓刑, huanxing) means a court convicts you and sets a sentence, but suspends it: stay out of trouble during the probation period and the origi
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What Is a Company Chop (Seal) in China and Why Does It Matter?
Answer in one line: A company chop is a company’s official seal. In China, stamping a chop on a contract is a standard way to bind the company — and
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What Is a Power of Attorney in China? Types and Notarization Rules
Answer in one line: A power of attorney (POA) in China is a written document that lets another person act in your name for legal or business matters. Under Arti
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How Do You Write a Valid Will in China? The Civil Code Rules
Direct answer: Under China’s Civil Code, a will is valid only if it takes one of the five forms the law allows — handwritten, witnessed, printed, au
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How Do You Register a Trademark in China?
You register a trademark in China by filing an application with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). China follows a “first-to
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How Do You File a Labor Dispute in China?
Short answer: in China a workplace dispute usually has to go through labor arbitration before a court will hear it, and you must apply within one year of the da
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How Do You Report a Crime in China?
Short answer: anyone, Chinese citizen or foreigner, can report a crime in China by calling the police on 110 or going to a public security office, and the autho
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What Is a Notary Public in China?
One-line answer: China has no private “notary public” in the American or British sense. Notarization is carried out by state-run notarial offices (g
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What Is the Minimum Wage in China?
China has no single national minimum wage. Each province, municipality and major city sets its own monthly and hourly rate, and employers must pay at least that
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What Happens If You Are Fired Unlawfully in China?
If your employer dismisses you without a lawful reason or the correct procedure, the termination is unlawful: under China’s Labor Contract Law you can dem
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