In 2021, China's Supreme Court's newly issued judicial interpretation on places stricter restrictions on facial recognition technology so as to protect the individuals' facial information.
In 2021, Beijing IP Court confirmed in the final judgment that Jiangling Motors Co. Ltd. engaged in unfair competition by producing and selling Lufeng X7 which was similar to Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque.
On 8 June 2021, China Justice Observer released the 2021 version of List of China’s Cases on Recognition of Foreign Judgments. To date, we have collected 72 cases involving China and 24 foreign States and regions.
Academy for the Rule of Law at China University of Political Science and Law
中国政法大学全面依法治国研究院
No, the agreement, at least the part relating to the organizational structure and internal governance matters, may not be arbitrable, says Beijing Second Intermediate People's Court in Tang v. Beijing XX Decoration Technology Company (2019).
German investors benefit from the new Chinese Foreign Investment Law.
The Supplemental Arrangement on the Mutual Enforcement of Arbitral Awards between the Mainland and Hong Kong SAR (2020) provides detailed interpretation on reciprocal enforcement of arbitral awards, and further refines the interregional judicial assistance system.
In August 2021, China’s Supreme Court issued the “Typical Cases of National Maritime Trial in 2020” (2020年全国海事审判典型案例), which cover disputes over compensation for damages to natural resources and ecological environment, and liability for ship collision.
In August 2021, the State Council promulgated the “Security Protection Regulations on Critical Information Infrastructure (关键信息基础设施安全保护条例), calling for operators to establish and improve the cybersecurity protection and accountability system.
In August 2021, Guangdong High Court released the “White Paper on Administrative Litigation in 2020”, revealing a decline in the number of administrative lawsuits and an increase in the number of cases subject to non-litigation review.
In August 2021, a Chinese court in Shandong ruled to recognize and enforce the arbitral award made by the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), with a value of over US$100 million.
Succession begins when a person dies or is declared dead. Where a successor does not indicate to disclaim inheritance within 60 days from the commencement of inheritance, he/she shall be deemed to have accepted the inheritance.
The deceased, or decedent, has two kinds of successors(heirs): the intestate successor and the successor designated by a will.
No. China has not yet imposed any inheritance tax.
The decedent may appoint an executor at the time of making the will.
In 2021, China's Supreme Court's newly issued judicial interpretation on places stricter restrictions on facial recognition technology so as to protect the individuals' facial information.
In 2021, Beijing IP Court confirmed in the final judgment that Jiangling Motors Co. Ltd. engaged in unfair competition by producing and selling Lufeng X7 which was similar to Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque.
YES, as long as the transaction is for business purposes rather than for consumption purposes, as a local Chinese court rules in Yang v. Yucheng Huayu Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (2021).
Driven by China's cultural tradition and judicial practice, it is common to see the de facto 6-month cooling-off period in litigation, which may be reinforced by the 'cooling-off period for mutual consented divorce' in the Civil Code.
Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of Military Installations was promulgated on 23 Feb. 1990, and amended in 2009, 2014 and 2021 respectively. The latest revision entered into force on 1 Aug. 2021.
Stamp Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated on 10 June 2021, and will enter into force on 1 July 2022.
Opinions on Carrying out the Pilot Work for Recognition and Assistance in Bankruptcy Proceedings of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were promulgated on 11 May 2021, and entered into force on the same date.
Opinions on Promoting the Reform of Separating Complicated Administrative Proceedings from Simple Ones were promulgated on 14 May 2021, and entered into force on 1 June 2021.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of Military Installations was promulgated on 23 Feb. 1990, and amended in 2009, 2014 and 2021 respectively. The latest revision entered into force on 1 Aug. 2021.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 China Legal News CJO Staff Contributors Team
In August 2021, China’s Supreme Court issued the “Typical Cases of National Maritime Trial in 2020” (2020年全国海事审判典型案例), which cover disputes over compensation for damages to natural resources and ecological environment, and liability for ship collision.
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
Stamp Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated on 10 June 2021, and will enter into force on 1 July 2022.
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 China Legal News CJO Staff Contributors Team
In August 2021, the State Council promulgated the “Security Protection Regulations on Critical Information Infrastructure (关键信息基础设施安全保护条例), calling for operators to establish and improve the cybersecurity protection and accountability system.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
Opinions on Carrying out the Pilot Work for Recognition and Assistance in Bankruptcy Proceedings of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were promulgated on 11 May 2021, and entered into force on the same date.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 China Legal News CJO Staff Contributors Team
In August 2021, Guangdong High Court released the “White Paper on Administrative Litigation in 2020”, revealing a decline in the number of administrative lawsuits and an increase in the number of cases subject to non-litigation review.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
Opinions on Promoting the Reform of Separating Complicated Administrative Proceedings from Simple Ones were promulgated on 14 May 2021, and entered into force on 1 June 2021.
Sun, 12 Sep 2021 Insights Guodong Du 杜国栋
In 2021, China's Supreme Court's newly issued judicial interpretation on places stricter restrictions on facial recognition technology so as to protect the individuals' facial information.
Sat, 11 Sep 2021 Insights Guodong Du 杜国栋
In 2021, Beijing IP Court confirmed in the final judgment that Jiangling Motors Co. Ltd. engaged in unfair competition by producing and selling Lufeng X7 which was similar to Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque.
Sat, 11 Sep 2021 China Legal News CJO Staff Contributors Team
In August 2021, a Chinese court in Shandong ruled to recognize and enforce the arbitral award made by the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), with a value of over US$100 million.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
Implementing Regulations on the Private Education Promotion Law of the People’s Republic of China were promulgated in 2004. The latest revision will enter into force on 1 Sep. 2021.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 China Legal News CJO Staff Contributors Team
In August 2021, Guangdong High People’s Court released the White Paper on Bankruptcy Trials in Guangdong Province, which covers bankruptcy cases handled by local courts from 2016 to 2020.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
Road Traffic Safety Law was promulgated in 2003, and amended in 2007, 2011 and 2021 respectively. The latest revision entered into force on 29 Apr. 2021.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 China Legal News CJO Staff Contributors Team
In August 2021, “List of Powers to be Granted and Delegated by State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of People's Government of Beijing Municipality (2021 Edition)” (北京市国资委授权放权清单（2021年版）) was released, which delegates or grants a total of 23 powers to the boards of directors of pilot enterprises.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
Civil Aviation Law was promulgated in 1995, and amended in 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2021 respectively. The latest revision entered into force on 29 Apr. 2021.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 China Legal News CJO Staff Contributors Team
In August 2021, the People's Bank of China and other four authorities jointly released the “Notice on Promoting the Healthy Development of the Credit Rating Industry in the Bond Market”(关于促进债券市场信用评级行业健康发展的通知), laying out regulations on bond credit rating.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
Data Regulations of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone were promulgated on 6 July 2021, and will enter into force on 1 Jan. 2022.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 China Legal News CJO Staff Contributors Team
In July 2021, China's Ministry of Commerce reported on the national online retail market in the first half of 2021, showing a total of CNY 6.11 trillion sales in this period, with a year-on-year increase of 23.2 %.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
Hainan Free Trade Port Law was promulgated on 10 June 2021, and entered into force on the same date. There are 57 articles in total. The Law aims to build a high-level Hainan Free Trade Port with Chinese characteristics, promote the formation of a new pattern of reform and opening-up at a higher level, establish a new open economic system, and advance the stable, healthy and sustainable development of the socialist market economy.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 Insights Meng Yu 余萌
YES, as long as the transaction is for business purposes rather than for consumption purposes, as a local Chinese court rules in Yang v. Yucheng Huayu Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (2021).
