Liaoning Dandong Debt Restructuring: What U.S. Entrepreneurs Should Know
Real-World Context: Why Debt Disputes in Dandong Are More Than Just Paperwork In late 2025, a civil case in Anxian County (within the administrative reach of Dandong, Liaoning) highlighted a practical reality for cross-border founders: even a simple “mistaken transfer” can turn into a protracted dispute if property rights and interest calculations aren’t clear. The court confirmed that receiving funds by mistake is governed by China’s Civil Law, and the recipient—once aware—must return the principal and may also be liable for losses during the period of “unjust enrichment.” In that case, the defendant resisted paying interest, arguing there was no theft or fraud, but the judge explained that holding someone else’s assets, intentionally or not, still requires compensation for the time-value impact. (Source: masslive, 2026-01-11) ...