I was solicited by the below listed company to compose music for their 40 episode TV production. They sidestepped questions about experience and resume of their creative production team. They sent a composer contract with the following closing remark:
"After the formal establishment of the contract, the Producer should apply for the legal notarization in Chinese government within five working days. The expenses of the notarization will be 1% of the total sum of our contract and will be paid equally by our both sides."

I learned from this forum that no respectable Chinese business would ever ask me to pay 50% for notary fees or other legal fees. Thank you!