Real Cases, Successful Outcomes, Practical Lessons

1. To work in China, you first need to understand the “five social insurances and one housing fund”

   The original ChinaLawConnect introduction to social insurance and the housing fund for people working in Mainland China.

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1. What can affect legal cost and timing before a lawyer reviews the matter?

   Cost and timing depend on the work required and the procedure that applies. Ask for an estimate with clear assumptions, stages and exclusions.

2. What documents should you prepare to discuss a cross-border contract or dispute?

   A complete document set helps explain the transaction and identify missing facts. Start with the agreement, chronology and records of what each party actually did.

3. What should you check before establishing a foreign-invested business in Mainland China?

   Define the intended activities and ownership before selecting a registration route. Market access, sector permissions and company administration need separate attention.

4. What should you identify first when Mainland China and Hong Kong are both involved?

   Mainland China and Hong Kong have different legal systems. Identify the parties, places and documents before asking which rules and procedures apply.

5. What should a family check when a deceased person left assets in Hong Kong?

   Begin with the will, date of death and a list of assets in Hong Kong. The right grant (court authority to manage the deceased person's assets and liabilities) and applicant depend on the circumstances.

6. Can a Mainland–Hong Kong family judgment be recognised across the boundary?

   Family orders and divorce certificates require careful identification before a cross-border application. Their dates, legal effect and the relief sought shape the questions to ask.

7. How do Hong Kong–Mainland arbitration awards and interim measures differ?

   An arbitration award is the arbitrator's decision, while interim measures provide temporary court protection. These raise different questions about the proceedings, assets and evidence.

8. What changed under the 2024 Mainland–Hong Kong judgments arrangement?

   The civil and commercial judgments mechanism has applied since 29 January 2024. Check the judgment, its date and the applicable exclusions before considering a cross-border application.

9. Who can sign a Mainland Chinese company contract, and what should you verify?

   A signer's role and authority deserve a separate check from the company's identity. Keep the authorisation documents with the agreement you are reviewing.

10. How can you check a Mainland Chinese company before cooperation?

    Start with the company's registered identity and compare it with the proposed contract. Public records help you frame further questions about the transaction.