Juanqi (Jessica) Cai

Practice Areas

Position: Partner

Office: Shanghai

Professional Experience:

Ms. Jessica Cai’s area of expertise is in international trade. She has over 18 years’ experience in trade remedy investigations, customs investigations, export controls and international trade compliance.

Ms. Cai is versed in legislation and the policies and practices of trade remedies, including anti-dumping investigations, countervailing duty investigations and safeguard investigations in China, the United States, the European Union and other countries. She has a deep understanding of the accounting policies, ERP systems, and supply chain of companies across a wide range of industries. With an in-depth knowledge of law and accounting, Ms. Cai has had exceptional success in defending clients in their investigations. She has also assisted her clients in developing their long-term case and business strategies, as well as shaping their business structures.

Ms. Cai’s practice also focuses on customs matters, including customs classification and country of origin. She is one of the few practitioners in China who can successfully assist Chinese companies in handling complex investigations by overseas customs authorities.

Ms. Cai has extensive experience in international trade compliance. She assists clients from various leading state-owned and private enterprises in China on legal risk analysis regarding export control and national security review, supply chain review, transaction screenings, and the establishment and improvement of compliance risk management. She has outstanding analytical skills as well as the ability to identify supply chain vulnerability, and can advise her clients on their business continuity and risk management.

Career

Professional qualifications: PRC Legal Professional Qualification

Institutional roles:

· Adjunct Master’s Supervisor for the Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

· Guest Lecturer, Peking University – JunHe Joint Training Program for Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Foreign-Related Legal Practice, teaching "International Trade Remedies (Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties): Law and Practice"

Professional Memberships

· Member of the All China Lawyers Association

· Member of the Shanghai Bar Association

Publications

Publications (in English):

· International Comparative Legal Guides - Chapter China

· Global Practice Guides - Chapter China

· International Trade Law Review - Chapter China

Articles (in Chinese):

· U.S. Intensifies Security Reviews of ICT Sector: DOC Proposes National Security Reviews of Foreign-Involved Transactions — Major Implications for Chinese ICT Companies

· U.S. DOC Conducts National Security Reviews of China-Related Supply Chains — ICTS Sector at the Forefront, with Ripple Effects Across Multiple Industries

· U.S. Control Measures on Emerging Technologies and Compliance Recommendations

· Analysis of Key Impacts of New U.S. Export Control Rules on Chinese Semiconductor Companies

· Compliance Challenges and Recommendations for Chinese Companies Going Global

· Detailed Explanation of the “Entity List Footnote 4” Rule Under U.S. Export Control Laws

· U.S.-China Trade Controls: 2022 Year-End Review and Outlook for the New Year

· Rethinking the “Foreign Direct Product” Rule: Lessons from the Seagate Case

· Enhanced Enforcement of Russia Sanctions Evasion in the U.S. and Europe

· U.S. Disruptive Technology Strike Force Launches Initial Enforcement Actions

· China’s New Export Controls on Gallium and Germanium and Impact on Relevant Industries

· Risks and Challenges Under Proposed U.S. Outbound Investment Restrictions

· CFIUS Releases Its 2022 Annual Report

· U.S. Issues Final Rule on “Guardrails” Under the CHIPS and Science Act

· Overview of New U.S. Export Control Rules Targeting China’s Semiconductor Industry

· Russia-Related Transactions — New Sanctions Compliance Challenges for Financial Institutions

· Analysis of U.S. Restrictions on China’s Digital Technology Sector

· Lessons from the Ninestar v. U.S. Government Case

· Analysis of Chinese Companies Using Litigation to Remove Military-Related Listings

· Interpretation and Reflections on the Export Control Regulations on Dual-Use Items

· U.S.-China High-Tech Competition: New Round of BIS 2024 Restrictions on China’s Semiconductor and AI Sectors

· 2024 Year-End Review: In-Depth Analysis of International Trade

· U.S. Strengthens ICTS Transaction Review Mechanism — Compliance Challenges for Chinese Companies Expanding Overseas

· Navigating Supply Chain Compliance Challenges in the U.S. and Europe: Strategies for Enterprises

· U.S.-China Investment Game Under “America First 2.0”: Challenges and Responses

· Trump’s Global Tariff War Series

· Legislation and Practice Under the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law

· New Developments in the Trade War — U.S.-China Talks and Their Impact on Bilateral Trade

· Interpretation of U.S. Export Control Policy Guidance on Artificial Intelligence

· Interpretation of the U.S. EDA Ban on China and Its Implications

· Interpretation of the Inflation Reduction Act: Impact of New Clean Energy Incentive Rules on Chinese-Invested Enterprises

· Interpretation of the EU’s First IPI Measure Against Chinese Medical Devices

· Latest Developments in U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs and the Impact of Transshipment Provisions on Chinese-Invested Enterprises — Compliance Recommendations

· Best Legal Practices for Chinese Companies‘ Global Operations Series: Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

· Best Legal Practices for Chinese Companies’ Global Operations Series: U.S. CFIUS (Foreign Investment Review)

· “Compliance Creates Value — Chinese Companies‘ Global Operations” Series: U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions Programs

· Three European Countries Trigger “Snapback” Mechanism on Iran — Interpreting the Future of Iran Sanctions

· Best Legal Practices for Chinese Companies’ Global Operations Series: Rules of Origin — Compliance Strategies in International Trade

· Overview of U.S.-China Trade Restrictions During the “Truce Period”

· U.S. and EU Sanctions on Russia: 2025 Review and Outlook

· From Small Yard, High Fence to Broad Strategic Competition: 2025 Review and Outlook of U.S.-China Trade Policy Rivalry

· From Dawn Raids to Application Guidelines: How Chinese-Invested Enterprises Can Navigate EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Scrutiny

Personal

Education Background:

· Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Automation – Beihang University (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics)

· Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Academic Appointments:

· Adjunct Master’s Supervisor for the Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

· Guest Lecturer, Peking University – JunHe Joint Training Program for Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Foreign-Related Legal Practice, teaching "International Trade Remedies (Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties): Law and Practice"

Professional Activities:

Ms. Cai is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and legal forums, where she regularly presents on a wide range of topics including export controls and sanctions, major trade measures, global trade war developments facing Chinese enterprises.

Clients

Leading Chinese enterprises in the new energy sector, semiconductor industry, financial institutions, and others.

Work Highlights

· Trade Remedy Investigations: Successfully defended clients in anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations initiated by China, the United States and the European Union, achieving favorable results through her combined expertise in law and accounting.

· Export Controls and Sanctions Compliance: Advised numerous leading Chinese enterprises on legal risk analysis regarding US, EU, and Chinese sanctions and export controls, including supply chain reviews, transaction screenings, and the establishment of robust compliance risk management systems.

· U.S. Customs Investigations: Successfully assisted Chinese companies in handling complex investigations by U.S. customs authorities.

Industry Sector Expertise

Ms. Cai has accumulated over 18 years of hands-on experience across a broad range of industries, with a particular focus on high‑tech and manufacturing sectors. Her deep understanding of both legal frameworks and operational realities enables her to provide tailored, practical advice to clients facing increasingly complex trade regulations.

· Semiconductors & Electronics / Advanced Manufacturing / Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals. Ms. Cai possesses deep and extensive expertise in export controls and sanctions affecting these critical sectors. She has a proven track record of successfully guiding clients through complex restrictions imposed by the U.S. and the EU, including export controls, economic sanctions, the U.S. outbound investment rule, and other emerging trade measures. Her ability to interpret intricate regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable compliance strategies has made her a trusted advisor to many leading enterprises in these industries.

· New Energy / Traditional Manufacturing. In the new energy and traditional manufacturing sectors, Ms. Cai brings extensive, hands‑on experience in trade remedy investigations (anti‑dumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard measures), customs investigations, supply chain compliance, nd advisory work related to the Inflation Reduction Act, EU foreign subsidy reviews, and other key trade regulations. She has assisted numerous clients in navigating cross‑border trade issues, managing customs risks, and building resilient supply chains capable of withstanding regulatory scrutiny. Her deep understanding of manufacturing processes, cost structures, and global supply chain dynamics enables her to deliver pragmatic solutions that protect her clients' business interests while ensuring full compliance.

Languages Spoken

· Chinese (Mandarin) – Native proficiency

· English – Fluent proficiency (working language)

Expert in these Jurisdictions

· People‘s Republic of China

· United States

· European Union

Experience

Ms. Cai began her legal practice in 2008. She initially practiced at Shanghai Huangshan Law Firm before joining JunHe LLP, one of China’s premier full-service law firms.

Education

Awards