If you have a contract with a Chinese company, and some disputes araise in the performance of the contract, the following Chinese lawyer tips may help you to settle down the dispute and reduce the damage:

1. First, the contract usually includes a dispute settlement clause, which provide the procedure to settle the dispute. You may first make negotiation with the other party and in most circumstances,  it is the best way to settle down the dispute; The negotiation could be made by yourself, but engaging a Chinese lawyer to negotiate often put yourself in a better position;

2. If the negotiation fails, you have to consider taking further actions, i.e. arbitration or litigation. Whether the you take arbitration or litigation depends on whether there is a arbitration clause in the contract. If yes, you may file an arbitration case following the arbitration provisions in the contract. If not, you have to resort to court.