Fan Zhang Launches the “China-US Lawyer” WeChat Mini Program
Cross-border legal services, compliance self-assessment tools, and U.S. regulatory briefings — now in your pocket, on WeChat
The most valuable legal asset in cross-border business is not a contract — it is knowing what to check before you sign. On August 13, 2026, Fan Zhang, a dual-qualified cross-border lawyer (China & California) and Director of Foreign Legal Affairs at JINGSH Chengdu, launched the “China-US Lawyer” (中美律师) WeChat mini program — a mobile platform that puts practical cross-border legal intelligence and compliance tools directly into the hands of businesses, founders, and legal professionals across China and the United States.
The mini program consolidates the full spectrum of cross-border legal resources into four integrated modules: US Briefings (curated U.S. trade and regulatory intelligence), Tools (practical reference and compliance self-checks), Professional Articles, and Credentials & Honors. It is a direct extension of Fan Zhang’s practice — the same regulatory intelligence that powers her client work, now accessible on demand.
What’s Inside the Mini Program
The platform is organized around the four areas where cross-border clients most frequently need immediate, reliable guidance:
US Briefings
Curated updates on U.S. trade, tariff, customs, and regulatory developments — the same intelligence pipeline behind the firm’s publicly available US Briefing Highlights, delivered in a mobile-first format.
Tools
Practical quick-reference and compliance self-check tools covering Incoterms 2020, international arbitration institutions, cross-border regulations, contracts, CFIUS, data export, and EU foreign subsidies. Some tools are currently in testing and will be released progressively.
Professional Articles
A growing library of analytical articles on cross-border litigation, arbitration, trade remedies, investment, e-commerce, AI, and technology law — written from the perspective of a practitioner licensed in both China and the United States.
Credentials & Honors
Verified qualifications including the California State Bar, admission to the U.S. Court of International Trade, the Federal Circuit, the Ninth Circuit, SICC full registration, CIArb Fellowship, ACCA, and DIAC appointment.
The Tools: Practical Compliance at Your Fingertips
The mini program’s tools are grouped into two categories — Quick Reference (knowledge you need on demand) and Contract & Compliance (self-assessments that flag risks before they become disputes). These tools translate years of cross-border practice into step-by-step checklists that anyone can use.
Incoterms 2020 Quick Reference
A concise guide to all 11 Incoterms® 2020 rules — EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, DDP and more — covering risk transfer, cost allocation, and documentary obligations for each term.
Coming soonInternational Arbitration Institution Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of major arbitration institutions — HKIAC, SIAC, CIETAC, ICC, LCIA, SCC and others — including rules, costs, timelines, and enforcement characteristics.
Coming soonCross-Border Legal Regulations Library
A structured index of key laws and regulations across major jurisdictions relevant to cross-border trade, investment, data, and dispute resolution.
Coming SoonCross-Border Contract Checklist
A structured self-check for cross-border agreements — governing law, jurisdiction clauses, dispute resolution, payment terms, delivery obligations, force majeure, and compliance warranties.
Coming soonCFIUS Risk Self-Assessment
Evaluate whether a U.S. investment or M&A transaction may trigger CFIUS review — covering industry sensitivity, ownership structure, national security considerations, and filing triggers.
Coming SoonData Export Compliance Self-Check
Assess cross-border data transfer obligations under China’s data export regime — including security assessments, standard contracts (SCCs), and certification pathways for personal information and important data.
Coming SoonEU FSR Foreign Subsidies Self-Check
Identify potential notification and assessment obligations under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) — covering concentrations, public procurement, and foreign financial contributions.
Coming SoonNote on tool availability: The tools are currently being refined and will be released progressively. The quick-reference and contract checklist modules are available now; the CFIUS, data export, and FSR self-assessments are in final testing and will open in the coming weeks.
Four Practice Areas, One Platform
The mini program reflects the four practice areas that define Fan Zhang’s cross-border practice — each backed by substantive credentials and hands-on case experience:
Cross-Border Litigation & Arbitration
International commercial disputes, commercial arbitration, and cross-border enforcement — supported by CIArb Fellowship, DIAC appointment, SICC registration, and U.S. federal court admissions.
Cross-Border Investment & Tax
Outbound investment structuring, M&A, and international tax planning — informed by ACCA credentials, LIBF trade & finance certification, and hands-on offshore corporate experience.
Cross-Border E-Commerce & International Trade
Trade compliance, customs, anti-dumping/countervailing duty defense, and supply chain advisory — powered by the firm’s AI-powered trade monitoring system and its US Briefing Highlights.
AI & Technology
AI governance, data compliance, technology transactions, and intellectual property — a forward-looking practice area that complements the firm’s own legal technology development.
Most cross-border problems are discovered too late — after a contract is signed, after money has moved, after a filing deadline has passed. This mini program is designed to help you find the problem early, when it is still cheap to fix.
— Fan Zhang, Director of Foreign Legal Affairs, JINGSH ChengduWhy a Lawyer Built This
This is not a generic content aggregator. The mini program was designed and built by a practitioner who has represented clients in U.S. international trade litigation, international arbitration, and cross-border transactions — and who has developed proprietary legal technology, including the AI-powered Cross-Border Trade and Regulatory Monitoring System (software copyright registered).
Every checklist and self-assessment in the mini program is grounded in real practice scenarios: the Incoterms reference reflects actual disputes over risk transfer; the contract checklist incorporates clauses that have been tested in cross-border litigation; the CFIUS and FSR tools mirror the questions she asks clients in every cross-border M&A engagement. This is practice knowledge, productized.
The platform also serves as an educational gateway for the broader market. Businesses that use the self-assessment tools gain a clearer understanding of when their matters require professional legal counsel — and the mini program’s articles and credentials provide the context needed to evaluate that counsel. It closes the gap between “we didn’t know we had a compliance issue” and “we knew, because we checked.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the China-US Lawyer WeChat mini program?
The China-US Lawyer (中美律师) WeChat mini program is a mobile legal services platform developed by cross-border lawyer Fan Zhang. It provides US Briefings, practical legal tools (Incoterms 2020 quick reference, international arbitration institution comparison, cross-border legal regulations library, cross-border contract checklist, CFIUS risk self-assessment, data export compliance self-check, EU FSR foreign subsidies self-check), professional articles, and credentials.
How can I access the China-US Lawyer mini program?
Open WeChat, tap the search bar at the top, and search for “智灼库” . The mini program appears directly in the search results and launches instantly — no download or installation required.
What compliance tools are available in the mini program?
The mini program includes a cross-border contract self-check checklist, CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) risk self-assessment, China data export compliance self-check, and EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) self-check. These tools help businesses identify potential compliance issues before entering cross-border transactions. Some tools are currently in testing and will be released gradually.
Why did Fan Zhang develop this mini program?
Fan Zhang developed the mini program to make practical cross-border legal knowledge and compliance tools accessible to businesses and individuals who may not have immediate access to international legal counsel. By combining curated US regulatory briefings with self-assessment checklists, the platform helps users identify legal risks early and understand when professional legal advice is needed.
Is the mini program free to use?
Yes. The mini program and its tools are provided free of charge as a public legal education and risk-awareness resource. The self-assessment tools are designed for general risk screening; for matters requiring formal legal advice, users are encouraged to consult qualified counsel.
Find the “China-US Lawyer” Mini Program on WeChat
Open WeChat → Search “智灼库” → Launch the mini program. U.S. regulatory briefings, practical compliance tools, and cross-border legal expertise — on your phone, whenever you need them.
