精准发力解侨企之困，专业调解筑营商之基

Core Viewpoint - The Qingdao West Coast New Area Mediation Center successfully resolved a technical service contract dispute, establishing a debt claim of over 8.4 million yuan for overseas investors, thereby restoring confidence in stalled overseas Chinese-funded high-tech projects [2][3]. Group 1: Background of the Dispute - An overseas Chinese entrepreneur, Zhang, invested in a high-tech company in Qingdao, focusing on technology research and project implementation [3]. - The company signed a crucial technical service cooperation agreement worth over 8.9 million yuan, viewed as a milestone for domestic development [3]. - After an initial payment of 460,000 yuan, the remaining 8.4 million yuan was delayed due to the partner's financial difficulties, leading to project stagnation and employee payment issues [3][6]. Group 2: Mediation Process - Upon receiving the request for help, the Mediation Center formed a specialized mediation team to address the foreign-related dispute [4]. - The mediation team conducted in-depth discussions with Zhang and the investment company to understand the project's details and the impact of the funding gap on the company's survival [6]. - The team also reached out to the involved local company, initially facing resistance and skepticism regarding the mediation center's authority [7]. Group 3: Resolution Strategy - After breaking the initial deadlock, the mediation team recognized that the local company was not maliciously delaying payments but was facing temporary financial challenges [8]. - A flexible installment payment plan was proposed, allowing the remaining 8.4 million yuan to be paid in multiple installments with clear deadlines and penalties for non-compliance [8]. - The successful agreement restored trust among the parties and facilitated the company's return to a healthy development trajectory [8].