8 Misconceptions about the Chinese Legal System

With so much China misinformation floating around out there, we decided to consult some legal experts and clarify things for our readers. Beware: some of these misconceptions might surprise you!

1. Contracts aren’t worth the paper they’re written on.

No, you need the contract. If you don’t have a chopped/signed document recording what two parties have just agreed on, then you’ve got almost nothing. Never discount the value of having an agreement in writing, even if future renegotiations may ar...