This document provides tips for maximizing the chances of successfully enforcing foreign arbitral awards in Chinese courts based on 20 years of experience. It recommends keeping documentation of service of notices, checking document requirements which vary by court, and involving the assigned judge at each step, as Chinese culture expects an active judicial role. The judge may help facilitate a settlement between the parties to avoid loss of face, such as a structured payment agreement. Any settlement should still involve the court to maintain pressure on the respondent to comply and complete payments.