They charged Guang Di Qui, 40, in an arrest warrant with two counts of aggravated assault.
Guang attacked one colleague with the cleaver during the argument and then injured a co-worker who tried to intervene, police said.
He is described as 5-foot-3 and 115 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Guang's last known address was in New York, police said.
Anyone who sees Guang, knows where to find him or has information that could help track him down is asked to call Lodi police: (973) 473-7600.
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