From establishing jurisdiction to obtaining and enforcing judgment — we handle every stage of China-US commercial litigation with deep knowledge of both legal systems.
Filing a lawsuit against a Chinese company or individual in a US court presents unique challenges that standard US litigation experience alone cannot address. You need an attorney who understands both systems — and has the tools to bridge them.
Jurisdiction analysis under Chinese corporate law, service of process via Hague Convention, and strategy around Chinese defendants who may ignore US proceedings — these require specialized knowledge most US litigators don't have.
The first question in any case against a Chinese party is whether a US court has personal jurisdiction over them. Courts may have jurisdiction when the Chinese party:
We evaluate your specific facts to determine the strongest jurisdictional argument and the best US court for your case.
Once filed, your Chinese defendant must be properly served. This requires Hague Convention service through China's Ministry of Justice ILCC system — a process we specialize in. Improper service (FedEx, email, etc.) will invalidate your entire case.
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Many Chinese defendants in US litigation take one of two approaches:
When defendants ignore the proceedings and fail to respond after valid service, we move for default judgment — a judgment in your favor without a trial. This is a powerful tool, particularly when combined with asset recovery strategy.
Obtaining a default judgment against a Chinese party is achievable. The harder part is collecting on that judgment. This is why we combine litigation strategy with asset tracing from day one — identifying US-based Chinese assets before filing.
After obtaining a US judgment, you have two primary enforcement avenues:
Option A — Enforce Against US Assets: If the Chinese party holds US bank accounts, real estate, receivables, or other US-situs property, we can execute the judgment directly in US courts.
Option B — Seek Recognition in China: While no US-China judgment recognition treaty exists, Chinese courts have in certain cases applied reciprocity principles to recognize US judgments. This is complex, requiring Chinese co-counsel, and is not guaranteed — but increasingly viable.
Every China-US case is unique. Schedule a consultation to evaluate jurisdiction, service strategy, and realistic recovery prospects.
Book Consultation ($99)Your Chinese factory or supplier failed to deliver goods, delivered defective products, or disappeared with your deposit. We can file in US courts if jurisdictional contacts exist, or coordinate action in both jurisdictions.
Business email compromise, fake product scams, fraudulent wire transfers, or investment fraud originating from China. We work with forensic accountants and Chinese counsel to trace funds and pursue recovery.
Chinese buyers or distributors who received your goods or services but refuse to pay. We analyze the contract, applicable law, and asset position to recommend the most efficient recovery path.
Chinese companies selling counterfeit or infringing products on Amazon, Alibaba, or through US distributors. We combine DMCA, trademark enforcement, and civil litigation for maximum impact.
Chinese partners misappropriating assets, refusing distributions, or violating JV agreements. Complex cross-border matters requiring coordinated US and Chinese proceedings.
Chinese investors defrauded in US real estate, or US parties defrauded by Chinese investment promoters. We handle both investor-side and defense-side matters.
Standard US litigators — no matter how skilled — face critical blind spots in China-US cases:
Hao Li, Esq. combines Florida/Minnesota bar membership, CFA credentials, and direct ILCC system access with fluent Mandarin and deep understanding of China's legal and business systems.
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