China-related work can involve company records, contracts, employment, regulatory questions, disputes, or document use. A foreign lawyer should avoid vague instructions and define the local task carefully.
Control documents and purpose
State what document is being reviewed, why it matters, and what local counsel should answer. Share only what is needed after conflicts are cleared.
Local language and local effect
Chinese-language documents may require both translation and legal review. The instruction should separate those functions.
Use a clear close-out
The result should identify the source, local issue, risk, and next step, rather than leaving the lead lawyer to infer the answer.