Advance payments made but suppliers fail to deliver goods
Product quality disputes involving exporters and manufacturers
International trade contract breaches and supplier defaults
Cross-border e-commerce disputes involving Amazon, Shopify and independent sellers
Unpaid invoices, debt recovery and payment collection matters
Trademark infringement, unauthorized production and intellectual property disputes
Xiamen is one of China’s most important export hubs, especially in electronics and cross-border e-commerce. Legal enforcement in China is often critical when disputes arise.
Regional Coverage:
We regularly assist foreign clients in disputes involving suppliers, manufacturers and trading companies located in
Xiamen,
Fuzhou,
Ningde
and
Putian.
These cities are among the most important export and manufacturing centers in Fujian Province.
Legal Authority Across China:
PRC lawyers may represent clients nationwide. We can file lawsuits, attend hearings, conduct asset investigations and enforce judgments in Xiamen and throughout China.
Our Legal Services
Supplier dispute resolution
International trade dispute representation
Non-delivery and deposit recovery
Debt collection and judgment enforcement
Contract enforcement and commercial litigation
Trademark and intellectual property protection
Litigation and arbitration in China
Regional Service Areas
Cross-border legal representation for foreign clients dealing with suppliers,
manufacturers, exporters, trading companies and commercial disputes across Xiamen and Fujian Province.
Education: B.A., LL.M. License No. 13203202310662037 Languages: English · Mandarin Chinese · Japanese
Mr. Lyu has over a decade of continuous legal and commercial experience in cross-border business environments, combining private legal practice with substantial in-house counsel work. He is a PRC-licensed attorney and holds an LL.M. degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with a multidisciplinary background in law, accounting, and international studies. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Japanese.
Since commencing full-time legal practice, Mr. Lyu has regularly advised foreign-invested enterprises and international clients on China-related legal matters, including cross-border trade disputes, supplier non-performance, intellectual property infringement, and corporate compliance. His practice spans litigation, arbitration, pre-litigation negotiation, and judgment enforcement, with case experience across major manufacturing regions such as Jiangsu, Shandong, and other provinces. He is particularly experienced in translating complex Chinese legal risks into clear, practical, and actionable strategies for international clients.
Prior to his formal admission to the PRC bar, Mr. Lyu served as in-house legal counsel to Xuruan Ltd., a technology company he co-founded in 2011. In this role, he was responsible for contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property protection, compliance management, and dispute risk control in international transactions. This experience provided him with extensive, hands-on legal exposure to real-world business operations well before entering private legal practice, and continues to inform his pragmatic, business-oriented approach to legal problem-solving.
English Translation:
Name: Qiang Lyu
License No.: 13203202310662037
Qualification No.: A20203203022957
Admitted By: Department of Justice, Jiangsu Province
Date of Issue: September 23, 2025
Practice Type: Full-time Attorney
Law Firm: Jiangsu Huaihai Zhengda Law Firm
ID Number: [Redacted for Privacy]
Note: Sensitive personal information has been redacted in compliance with privacy best practices.
Liang Zhu
Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Education: B.S., LL.B. License No. 13203202310613140 Languages: English · Mandarin Chinese
Mr. Zhu is a dual-qualified professional holding both a PRC legal license and a Senior Enterprise Compliance Officer certification. He earned dual degrees in Pharmaceutical Engineering and Law, and has prior experience in senior management at Weiwéi Group, a Fortune China 500 enterprise.
His practice focuses on commercial disputes involving construction, labor arbitration, product quality, and supply chain conflicts. He provides tailored legal support to foreign buyers dealing with Chinese suppliers, particularly in evidence collection, on-site verification, and coordination with local authorities.
Mr. Zhu’s corporate background enables him to understand client operational realities and deliver pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions.
Tao Dong
Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Education: B.S., LL.B. License No. 13203202310603090 Languages: English · Mandarin Chinese
Mr. Dong is a PRC-licensed attorney with extensive experience in contract disputes, intellectual property enforcement, and corporate law. He began his legal career in 2008 at a major state-owned enterprise. Starting in 2014, he worked in Beijing on cross-border intellectual property and construction equipment matters.
Admitted to the Jiangsu Provincial Bar, Mr. Dong combines deep industry knowledge with practical litigation skills to resolve complex commercial disputes for both domestic and international clients.
Ke Yang
Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Education: LL.B. License No. 13203202210417710 Languages: English · Mandarin Chinese
Mr. Yang is a PRC-licensed attorney specializing in government legal advisory, criminal defense, and family law. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and has served as legal counsel to various government agencies in Xuzhou and Peixian County, including departments responsible for urban management, market regulation, and housing.
Known for his strategic approach to litigation and his interdisciplinary understanding of law, finance, and public administration, Mr. Yang provides effective representation to both institutional and individual clients in complex legal matters.
Client Experiences
Representative matters. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
“A Xiamen exporter accepted full payment but failed to deliver goods under the agreed schedule. Legal action resulted in substantial recovery and settlement.”
US Consumer Products Importer
“A Fuzhou industrial supplier delivered machinery components inconsistent with approved samples. Damages were recovered through formal legal proceedings.”
German Manufacturing Company
“Battery products sourced from a Ningde supplier failed contractual performance standards. Compensation was secured after technical evaluation.”
Swedish Energy Technology Company
“Defective outdoor equipment supplied by a Xiamen manufacturer caused significant commercial losses. Compensation was secured following technical evidence review.”
Australian Retail Group
“Footwear supplied by a Putian manufacturer did not conform to agreed specifications and labeling requirements. Successfully recovered commercial losses.”
Italian Fashion Distributor
“Large-value contract disputes involving a Fuzhou trading company threatened project delivery deadlines. Settlement was achieved before litigation.”
Dutch Engineering Firm
“A Xiamen supplier continued using proprietary product designs after termination of cooperation. Successfully enforced intellectual property rights.”
British Brand Owner
“A dispute involving a Ningde new-energy supply chain partner threatened a major procurement project. Commercial settlement was reached efficiently.”
Norwegian Industrial Buyer
“Advance payments made to a Fuzhou exporter remained unpaid after repeated demands. Legal pressure resulted in successful debt recovery.”
French Import Business
“Cross-border e-commerce inventory purchased from a Xiamen trading company failed to meet contractual specifications. Recovered losses through negotiation.”
Canadian E-commerce Seller
“A Xiamen exporter accepted full payment but failed to deliver goods under the agreed schedule. Legal action resulted in substantial recovery and settlement.”
US Consumer Products Importer
“A Fuzhou industrial supplier delivered machinery components inconsistent with approved samples. Damages were recovered through formal legal proceedings.”
German Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We regularly represent overseas buyers in disputes involving non-delivery, supplier fraud, breach of contract, and failed manufacturing projects. Once retained, we can pursue recovery through negotiation, arbitration, litigation, and judgment enforcement in China.
Yes. Chinese lawyers are licensed to represent clients throughout China. We regularly handle matters involving companies located in Fujian Province and across the country, regardless of where the court or arbitration institution is located.
Yes. We frequently assist foreign clients involved in disputes with exporters, manufacturers, and trading companies located in Xiamen, Fuzhou, Ningde, Putian, and other cities throughout Fujian Province.
Yes. Depending on the circumstances, recovery options may include lawyer demand letters, commercial negotiation, litigation, arbitration, asset preservation, and judgment enforcement proceedings in China.
Yes. We assist Amazon sellers, Shopify merchants, brand owners, wholesalers, and distributors involved in disputes with Chinese suppliers, OEM manufacturers, sourcing agents, and logistics providers.
Yes. We regularly handle disputes involving defective products, non-conforming goods, quality-control failures, warranty claims, and breaches of manufacturing specifications.
Yes. We assist foreign companies involved in battery manufacturing, energy storage systems, industrial equipment, and new-energy supply chains, particularly in regions such as Ningde and other manufacturing centers in China.
Yes. We can perform company verification, litigation record searches, ownership investigations, contract review, and commercial risk assessments before significant purchases, investments, or manufacturing projects.
In most cases, no. Once retained, we can represent clients through a properly executed power of attorney and handle negotiations, filings, court procedures, and enforcement matters without requiring the client to travel to China.
Original documents are generally required for formal litigation, arbitration, notarization, and court proceedings in China. Electronic copies are usually sufficient for initial review and case assessment.
Commercial litigation typically takes between 6 and 12 months for a first-instance proceeding. Complex cases, appeals, technical appraisals, or enforcement actions may require additional time.
To begin the engagement process, clients typically pay a non-refundable engagement fee of US$500. This amount is credited toward subsequent legal fees if the matter proceeds.
Legal fees vary depending on complexity, amount in dispute, jurisdiction, and enforcement risks. Most matters involve an initial fee plus a success-based component tied to recovery or settlement results.
Before engagement, clients may contact us by email or telephone. After engagement, communications may also be conducted through WhatsApp, WeChat, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other business communication platforms.
For practical insights on China supplier disputes and PRC legal procedures,
please refer to our
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