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xiaofei wang

Summary

PRC-qualified attorney with an LL.M. in International Dispute Resolution and a dual background in Law and English. Specialized in global export controls, sanctions compliance, and cross-border supply chain risk mitigation, with deep expertise in PRC Export Control Law (ECL), Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law (AFSL), Unreliable Entity List (UEL), EAR, and OFAC frameworks. Proven track record in advising Fortune 500 tech and advanced manufacturing giants on restricted party screening (RPS), dual-use technology transfers, and cross-functional R&D/supply chain advisory. Experienced in managing ambiguity, executing multi-tier due diligence, and delivering strategic, risk-isolated compliance solutions in high-pressure international environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Attorney | International Trade & Customs Practice Group

Tahota (Beijing) Law Firm
07.2023 - 04.2026

Export Controls, Economic Sanctions & PRC Countermeasure Regimes

  • PRC Export Control & Countermeasure Regime Implementation: Advised multinational technology leaders and major SOEs on compliance with PRC Export Control Law (ECL), Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law (AFSL), Dual-Use Export Regulations, and Unreliable Entity List (UEL) risks. Drafted internal compliance programs (SCPs) and operational guidelines for sensitive tech exports.
  • US EAR/OFAC Compliance & Nexus Analysis: Led cross-border transaction reviews for Fortune 500 IT and advanced manufacturing clients (including resales involving sanctioned regions like Russia and Venezuela). Determined US jurisdictional nexus, evaluated deemed export/re-export risks, and designed risk-isolated transaction structures.
  • Restricted Party Screening (RPS) & Cross-Functional Advisory: Partnered with client R&D, engineering, and supply chain teams to establish restricted/denied party screening protocols and controlled technology handling procedures for advanced materials and emerging technologies.
  • SDN List & Sanctions Defense: Assessed exposure for corporate entities facing US SDN List designation risks, constructing comprehensive internal export control and economic sanctions compliance architectures.

Cross-Border Supply Chain & Forced Labor Compliance

  • Xinjiang-Related WRO Removal (First in China): Represented the world's largest silicon-based materials enterprise in CBP administrative relief under the WRO framework. Spearheaded multi-tier supply chain traceability, authored petition submissions, and successfully rebutted the "rebuttable presumption," securing China's first Xinjiang-related WRO removal.
  • CAATSA WRO Removal (First in China): Defended a global sportswear giant against CBP enforcement regarding alleged North Korean labor in its supply chain. Executed deep supply chain mapping and reconstructed labor compliance evidentiary chains to achieve complete WRO revocation.
  • UFLPA Risk Assessment & Corporate Ring-Fencing: Advised multiple SOEs and listed companies on UFLPA exposure across cross-border joint ventures. Conducted penetration due diligence across multi-tier supplier networks and issued legal opinions on supply chain decoupling and risk isolation.

International Trade Remedies & Regulatory Advocacy

  • MOFCOM's First Anti-Circumvention Investigation (First in China): Co-led the defense for a global materials science giant in MOFCOM's inaugural anti-circumvention probe. Authored core legal submissions, convincing MOFCOM to terminate all anti-circumvention measures.
  • Multi-Jurisdictional Anti-Dumping Defense: Represented multinational clients (including Japanese chemical leaders and European agribusiness groups) in MOFCOM and European Commission anti-dumping original investigations and sunset reviews.

Legal Intern, International Trade & Customs Group

Tahota (Beijing) Law Firm
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in foreign sanctions and forced labor defenses; reviewed, categorized, and translated massive English supply chain commercial documentations to reconstruct compliance evidentiary chains.

Legal Intern, Cross-Border Compliance Team

Globe-Law Law Firm
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Tracked OFAC SDN List updates and executive orders; conducted targeted case research on US sanctions enforcement and drafted practical compliance memorandums.

Judicial Intern, Civil Division

Shandong Shenxian People's Court
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Supported judges with civil dossier management, trial recording, and pre-trial dispute mediations.

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - International Dispute Resolution

University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)
06.2023

Dual Bachelor's Degree - Law and English

Liaocheng University
06.2021

BAR ADMISSION & LANGUAGES

Bar Admission: Licensed PRC Attorney (Passed PRC National Uniform Legal Qualification Exam).

Languages: Mandarin (Native), English (Fluent / Professional Working Proficiency).

Timeline

Attorney | International Trade & Customs Practice Group

Tahota (Beijing) Law Firm
07.2023 - 04.2026

Legal Intern, International Trade & Customs Group

Tahota (Beijing) Law Firm
07.2022 - 06.2023

Legal Intern, Cross-Border Compliance Team

Globe-Law Law Firm
02.2022 - 04.2022

Judicial Intern, Civil Division

Shandong Shenxian People's Court
03.2021 - 05.2021

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - International Dispute Resolution

University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

Dual Bachelor's Degree - Law and English

Liaocheng University
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