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For foreign buyers sourcing from China

Your China deal,
safe from day one.

Q: I was scammed by a Chinese supplier — can I recover my money?

Often yes. As a China-qualified lawyer I can send a formal demand letter, negotiate, and — if needed — file litigation or arbitration, apply for asset freezing and enforce the result in China. We first assess your evidence and the amount at stake to see the most cost-effective path.

I'm Jennifer Kang（康丹丹律师）, a senior China-qualified lawyer — and not your typical lawyer. I spent years in foreign trade before law, so I understand your business, not just your contract and your dispute. From verifying suppliers to enforcing assets in China, I offer foreign buyers one-stop protection.

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Senior PRC-Licensed Lawyer
Former Foreign-Trade Professional
English & Mandarin
Yingke Law Firm (Zhengzhou)

Qualified & LicensedSenior lawyer registered to practise in China

Trade Before LawYears in foreign trade — I know how deals really work

English & MandarinClear communication, no lost-in-translation risk

Yingke Law Firm (Zhengzhou)Part of Yingke — one of China's largest law firms

Sound familiar?

When buying from China goes wrong,
it's rarely small.

Most foreign buyers don't meet a lawyer until the money is already gone. These are the moments I hear about every week:

"Is this supplier even real?"

A convincing website, a friendly salesman on WhatsApp — but is it a real factory, or a middleman with no assets and no accountability?

"The goods arrived wrong."

Late shipments, defective products, specifications that don't match the sample — and the supplier stops replying once the deposit is paid.

"Will this contract hold up?"

A template contract in broken English, signed by a company you've never verified, governed by terms you can't actually enforce in a Chinese court.

"How do I fight from 8,000 miles away?"

Different language, different legal system, different time zone — and the feeling that suing in China is hopeless and expensive.

None of this is inevitable. It's preventable — and fixable.

Dispute recovery & money back

China supplier dispute? We recover what's yours.

When a China purchase goes wrong — defective goods, a lost deposit, a supplier who vanished, or a contract that turned out to be fraud — every day costs you. As a China-qualified foreign-related business lawyer, I act on the ground: demand letters, negotiation, litigation or arbitration (CIETAC / HKIAC / SIAC), asset freezing and enforcement. You usually never need to fly to China.

Defective or non-conforming goods

Goods arrive wrong, broken or below sample quality? We raise a quality claim, demand repair/replacement or reject the goods, and pursue a refund and damages under Chinese law.

Lost deposit or advance payment

Supplier took your deposit and stalled? We issue a demand letter, negotiate a refund, and — if needed — litigate or arbitrate in China to recover the deposit with interest.

Non-delivery or endless delays

The order never ships, or arrives months late and useless. We pursue specific performance, cancellation, refund and compensation for your commercial losses.

Equipment won't run after installation

Machinery installed but cannot operate, and the supplier can't fix it? That's a fundamental breach — we demand rescission of the contract, return of goods and refund of payments plus compensation.

Foreign-trade contract fraud

A fake factory, a middleman in disguise, or a supplier that vanished with your wire? We trace entities, preserve evidence, file complaints and pursue civil and criminal routes to recover funds.

Supplier refuses to refund

They stopped replying and kept your money? We escalate through a lawyer's demand, platform/authority complaints and legal action — no travel required from you.

Fake factory / not factory-direct

The "manufacturer" was a shell or trader with no assets? We verify corporate records, freeze exposure and recover what was paid to the wrong party.

IP theft & OEM design misuse

Your designs copied or your moulds reused by the factory? We act on IP infringement, breach of confidentiality and unfair competition under Chinese law.

Arbitration & litigation in China

We represent foreign buyers in CIETAC, HKIAC, SIAC or Chinese courts — drafting claims, managing evidence and hearings under a power of attorney.

Enforce judgment & recover assets

Won the case but can't collect? We apply for enforcement, trace assets and freeze bank accounts/goods so the award becomes real money in your account.

Final payment & warranty disputes

Arguments over retention money, warranty claims or balancing payments? We resolve them through contract terms, negotiation and, if needed, legal proceedings.

Cross-border debt recovery

Unpaid debts owed by a Chinese counterparty to your overseas company? We recover them through Chinese legal channels and cross-border cooperation.

How we get your money back

Assess — send your contract, payment proof and chat logs; we give an honest, plain-English view of the odds, cost and timeline.
Press — a formal Chinese-lawyer demand letter to the supplier's registered address often triggers a fast settlement.
Act — negotiation, then litigation or arbitration, with asset preservation (freezing accounts/goods) where needed.
Enforce — court enforcement and asset tracing turn a win into cash in your account.

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One-stop service in China

What I do for foreign buyers

From the first supplier contact to final delivery — and every risk in between.

Supplier Verification

Before money moves, I confirm your seller is a real, registered company — and truly factory-direct, not a middleman in disguise. Business licences, registered capital, litigation history, factory cross-checks.

Factory Visits & Inspections

I accompany you on factory visits — or go for you — to walk the production lines, check capacity and inspect goods before shipment. You see China with your own eyes, or through mine.

Contracts & Negotiation

I draft and review bilingual contracts that hold up under Chinese law, and join your negotiations to lock in terms that keep leverage on your side — payment milestones, quality standards, remedies.

Dispute Prevention

The cheapest dispute is the one that never happens. I spot the traps before you sign — unclear specs, risky payment routes, unregistered IP, pressure points suppliers exploit.

Disputes & Enforcement

When things go wrong, I act on the ground: negotiation first, then litigation or arbitration, asset freezing and enforcement in China — so a judgment is money in your account, not paper.

Everything under one roof

Verification → contract → inspection → negotiation → dispute. One lawyer who knows your whole deal, from deposit to delivery.

Discuss my deal →

On the ground, where it matters

On the factory floor —
so you don't have to be.

A supplier's showroom tells you what they want you to see. A factory floor tells you the truth. I go there for you.

How it works

From first message to full protection

No legal jargon. No surprise fees. You always know where your deal stands.

Say hello

Message me on WhatsApp or email — free, confidential, in plain English. Tell me about the deal you're planning, or the trouble you're in.

Get a straight assessment

I'll tell you honestly what the risks are, what it would cost to handle them, and whether it's worth pursuing at all.

I protect your deal

Supplier checks, contracts, factory visits, negotiations — I handle the China-side work while you focus on your business.

Sign — and rest easy

Payment protected, goods inspected. And if something still goes wrong, I act on the ground in China. You don't need to fly here.

Why foreign buyers choose me

Law + Business,
fused.

Most lawyers can read a contract. Before law, I spent years in foreign trade — negotiating with suppliers, chasing shipments, arguing over quality claims. I know what a purchase order means to your margins, and I know how suppliers think when no one is watching.

Trade DNA, not just legal theory. Incoterms, letters of credit, production lead times, quality claims — I've lived them from the business side.
One-stop, end to end. Verification, contracts, inspections, disputes and enforcement — all handled by one lawyer who knows your entire deal.
On the ground in China. I can stand on a factory floor, freeze assets and appear before Chinese courts — things your overseas counsel simply can't do.
Straight talk, clear fees. Honest odds, realistic timelines and a transparent scope before any work begins. If a claim isn't worth pursuing, I'll say so.

What clients say

Buyers who signed with confidence

"All transaction will be in front of you, and I don't do anything without you."

ClientForeign buyer purchasing from China

"Thank you sincerely for your patience and understanding. I truly feel fortunate to have met you and to have you representing me and my company during such a difficult time. Your professionalism and support mean a great deal to me, and I sincerely appreciate it."

ClientCompany represented in a cross-border dispute

Jennifer Kang（康丹丹律师）, China Foreign-Related Business Lawyer

Jennifer Kang（康丹丹律师） Senior Foreign-Related Lawyer · China

About

Meet Jennifer

Jennifer Kang（康丹丹律师） is a senior Chinese foreign-related lawyer practising with Beijing Yingke Law Firm (Zhengzhou) — part of Yingke, one of China's largest law firms. PRC Lawyer Licence No. 14101202111290167. But her path here was unusual: she spent years in foreign trade before law — negotiating with suppliers, managing shipments and seeing first-hand what keeps international buyers up at night.

Today she puts both worlds to work for foreign companies and individuals buying equipment and goods from China: verifying suppliers, drafting contracts that hold up in Chinese courts, joining negotiations, and resolving cross-border disputes all the way to asset enforcement.

PRC Lawyer Licence No. 14101202111290167
Beijing Yingke Law Firm (Zhengzhou)
English & Mandarin
Foreign-Trade Background

Common questions

China supplier dispute — answered

I was scammed by a Chinese supplier — can I recover my money?

Often, yes. As a China-qualified foreign-related business lawyer I can send a formal demand letter, negotiate, and — if needed — file litigation or arbitration, apply for asset freezing and enforce the result in China. We first assess your evidence and the amount at stake to find the most cost-effective path.

My Chinese supplier delivered defective goods or goods not as described. What can I do?

You may raise a quality claim, demand replacement/repair, reject the goods, or seek rescission of the contract and a refund plus damages — based on your contract, inspection records and chat logs. Acting early protects your position.

The supplier won't refund my deposit. How do I get it back?

Deposit and advance-payment disputes are common. We issue a lawyer's demand letter, negotiate a refund, and if that fails, pursue litigation or arbitration in China to recover the deposit with interest. You generally do not need to travel to China.

My equipment doesn't work after installation — can I cancel the contract?

If the equipment cannot operate after installation and the supplier cannot fix it, that is typically a fundamental breach. You may demand rescission of the contract, return of the goods, refund of payments and compensation for your losses.

Can a foreigner sue a Chinese company in China? Do I need to travel there?

Yes. Foreign buyers can sue or arbitrate against Chinese suppliers in China (CIETAC, HKIAC, SIAC or Chinese courts). As your China counsel I can represent you under a power of attorney, so you usually do not need to fly to China.

How do I enforce a judgment or arbitration award in China?

We apply to a Chinese court for recognition and enforcement, including asset tracing, property preservation (freezing bank accounts or goods) and compulsory enforcement — so a favorable award becomes money in your account rather than a piece of paper.

Get in touch

Before you sign your next China deal — let's talk.

The first conversation is free, confidential and in plain English. The best time to bring in a lawyer is before the money moves.

Helpful to have ready (don't worry if you don't):

Supplier's company name & contract or quote
Payment records or planned payment terms
Chat logs with the supplier

WhatsApp+86 158 3808 2639 — fastest reply

Phone / WeChat+86 155 3807 5630 (same number for WeChat)

Emailkangdandan@yingkelawyer.com