China’s new Judicial Interpretation (II) significantly changes the legal risks for football clubs that hire foreign professionals. It provides a strong domestic remedy for support staff (such as fitness coaches and team doctors) who do not have standing before FIFA, while increasing the consequences of wrongful termination by making reinstatement and full back pay the default legal outcomes. This article examines these important changes and offers a practical guide for clubs and professionals, providing practical strategies for contract negotiation, performance management, and dispute resolution to navigate this new legal environment.