In 2021, on the ground of lack of reciprocity, Germany refused to recognize and enforce a Chinese judgment, despite the fact that, as early as 2013, China confirmed that there was reciprocity between the two countries.
In 2021, Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court granted Mr. Liang’s application for personal bankruptcy reorganization, marking the first of its kind in China.
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 December 2021, China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission issued the “Notice on Clarifying Measures for the Opening-up of the Insurance Intermediary Market” (关于明确保险中介市场对外开放有关措施的通知) to relax conditions of market entry for foreign insurance intermediaries.
In December 2021, Weiya, one of China’s top live-streamers, was fined RMB 1.341 billion for tax evasion.
In December 2021, the amendments to the PRC Civil Procedure Law was passed, which focuses on online litigation.
In December 2021, China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued the “Regulatory Provisions of the State Council on the Offshore Securities Issuance and Listing of Domestic Companies (Draft for Public Comment)” (国务院关于境内企业境外发行证券和上市的管理规定(草案征求意见稿)), which for the first time clarifies the legality of VIE structure.
If you get a winning judgment or arbitral award, and the property that can be used to repay debts is located in China, then the first thing you need to know is the enforcement mechanism in the Chinese courts.
The legal representative of the Chinese company, whose name is on its business license, can sign the contract on behalf of the company.
Only three steps to follow. You need the business license and official seal of this Chinese company and check its current status on the Chinese government website.
There are five things you need to do to get ready: 1) find the legal Chinese name of the Chinese company, 2) decide whether to sue in China, 3) if yes, hire a local Chinese lawyer, 4) evaluate the costs and benefits of litigation, and 5) prepare in advance evidence that Chinese courts would like.
Though legal professional ethics has long been underappreciated in China, it has gradually enjoyed better status since 2015.
Drivers in ride-hailing platforms like Uber are not employees, but independent contractors, says a newly issued Chinese government policy in 2021, which also emphasizes that the platforms should treat workers like employees in certain aspects.
On December 26, 2021, ICDPASO released ICDPASO Commercial Mediation Rules (Draft). ICDPASO (International Commercial Dispute Prevention and Settlement Organization) is a non-governmental international organization established by China in 2020.
With a major overhaul of China’s trial system, the ongoing reform will grant higher courts greater discretion to decide to hear the first-instance cases from its lower courts, so as to ensure that judges are impartial and independent of local authorities.
In 2021, Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court granted Mr. Liang’s application for personal bankruptcy reorganization, marking the first of its kind in China.
China's Personal Information Protection Law (个人信息保护法), enacted in August 2021, draws the boundaries for Internet platforms conducting automated decision-making through algorithms.
What is the duty lawyer? Who will serve as legal aid personnel? What kind of legal services can be provided? Here’s key questions to be answered to get to know China’s Legal Aid Law.
People’s Assessors Law of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated on 27 Apr. 2018, and entered into force on the same date.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2021, China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission issued the “Notice on Clarifying Measures for the Opening-up of the Insurance Intermediary Market” (关于明确保险中介市场对外开放有关措施的通知) to relax conditions of market entry for foreign insurance intermediaries.
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2021, Weiya, one of China’s top live-streamers, was fined RMB 1.341 billion for tax evasion.
Sun, 23 Jan 2022 Insights Guodong Du 杜国栋 , Meng Yu 余萌
In 2021, on the ground of lack of reciprocity, Germany refused to recognize and enforce a Chinese judgment, despite the fact that, as early as 2013, China confirmed that there was reciprocity between the two countries.
Sat, 22 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2021, the amendments to the PRC Civil Procedure Law was passed, which focuses on online litigation.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
The answer is yes.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
If you get a winning judgment or arbitral award, and the property that can be used to repay debts is located in China, then the first thing you need to know is the enforcement mechanism in the Chinese courts.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
The legal representative of the Chinese company, whose name is on its business license, can sign the contract on behalf of the company.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Only three steps to follow. You need the business license and official seal of this Chinese company and check its current status on the Chinese government website.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
There are five things you need to do to get ready: 1) find the legal Chinese name of the Chinese company, 2) decide whether to sue in China, 3) if yes, hire a local Chinese lawyer, 4) evaluate the costs and benefits of litigation, and 5) prepare in advance evidence that Chinese courts would like.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2021, China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued the “Regulatory Provisions of the State Council on the Offshore Securities Issuance and Listing of Domestic Companies (Draft for Public Comment)” (国务院关于境内企业境外发行证券和上市的管理规定(草案征求意见稿)), which for the first time clarifies the legality of VIE structure.
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2021, China Netcasting Services Association issued the “Guidelines for Review of Online Short Video Content (2021)” (网络短视频内容审核标准细则(2021)), which specifically prohibits contents edited or adapted from films, TV dramas, or online TV series without authorization.
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2021, China’s mainstream local electric vehicle manufacturers XPeng Motor was fined for illegally collecting 430 thousands facial images by Shanghai market regulator.
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2021, the Nanjing Maritime Court issued the “Operating Procedures on the Ascertainment of Foreign Law (For Trial Implementation)” (关于外国法查明工作操作规程(试行)) , standardizing the ascertainment of foreign laws.
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2021, a court in Beijing ruled Bitcoin mining contract invalid in a service contract dispute case.
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 Insights Guodong Du 杜国栋
In 2021, Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court granted Mr. Liang’s application for personal bankruptcy reorganization, marking the first of its kind in China.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In iQiyi v. Qihoo (2021), Beijing Intellectual Property Court held that the recording and sharing functions of the browser had constituted unfair competition.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2021, China issued “Position Paper of the People’s Republic of China on Regulating Military Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” (中国关于规范人工智能军事应用的立场文件) to strengthen the regulation of military applications of AI and prevent potential risks.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2021, Shanghai Financial Court recognized and enforced a SIAC award for the first time, involving the impact of Chinese sanctions on international commercial arbitration.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2021, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate issued the 32nd batch of guiding cases, covering forfeiture of overseas property in criminal cases.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You can file for divorce with either a court in your country or a Chinese court.
