On 30 Oct. 2022, China’s legislature, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, ratified the “Treaty between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Kenya on Judicial Assistance in Criminal Matters” (中华人民共和国和肯尼亚共和国关于刑事司法协助的条约), which was signed by representatives of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing on 15 May 2017.
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Guangdong High Court Highlights Landmark Mainland-Hong Kong Bankruptcy Ruling
Among 10 typical cases released by the Guangdong High People's Court to advance legal alignment in the Greater Bay Area, a landmark ruling (Re Guangdong Overseas Construction Corporation) stands out for securing Hong Kong judicial recognition for a bankruptcy administrator appointed by a mainland court outside designated pilot regions.
China Publishes First Typical Cases in Sports Arbitration
China Commission of Arbitration for Sports (CCAS) has released its first set of six typical cases, establishing a precedent, among others, that sports agency contract disputes fall under specialized sports arbitration rather than general commercial arbitration.
China Designates Beijing Court for ICSID Arbitral Awards
China has officially designated the Beijing No. 4 Intermediate People's Court to handle the recognition and enforcement of ICSID awards, filling a long-standing procedural gap and advancing its restrictive immunity framework.
Beijing Court Confirms First Cross-Border Mediation Settlement Under New Rules
Following the implementation of China's Commercial Mediation Regulation on May 1, 2026, the Beijing Fourth Intermediate People's Court resolved two cross-border loan disputes exceeding CNY 600 million within a week, marking the city's first international mediation settlement under the new framework.
China’s First Maritime Judgment Applying Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law
The Shanghai Maritime Court has issued China’s first judgment applying the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, ruling that foreign unilateral sanctions cannot serve as a lawful defense for breaching contractual obligations.
China Issues First Anti-Anti-Anti-Suit Injunction (AAASI) in Maritime Arbitration
Applying China’s newly revised Arbitration Law (2025), the Xiamen Maritime Court has issued the nation’s first conduct preservation order containing an anti-anti-anti-suit injunction (AAASI) to halt disruptive foreign proceedings.
China Ratifies Judicial Assistance Treaties With Saudi Arabia and Serbia
China's top legislature ratified bilateral judicial assistance treaties with Saudi Arabia and Serbia in 2025, covering service of process, evidence taking, and recognition and enforcement of court decisions.
Recent Australian case law clarifies that the “double interest” mechanism in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) monetary judgments functions as a compensatory post-judgment interest framework rather than an unenforceable penalty. This consolidates Australia’s position as a highly attractive and creditor-friendly forum for enforcing Chinese judgments. See Zhengzhou Lvdu Real Estate Group Co v Shu [2024] NSWSC 58 (6 February 2024), Fu v Pang [2025] VSC 597 (16 September 2025)
China’s Supreme Court Releases Typical Cases on Estate Administrators Under Civil Code
On May 21, 2026, China’s Supreme People's Court released five typical cases clarifying the Civil Code's estate administrator system, with one ruling showing that sham inheritance waivers used by heirs to evade debts are legally void.
China’s Supreme Court Typical Cases Released to Curb Cyber Doxxing
On May 8, 2026, China’s Supreme People's Court released five typical cases targeting personal data leaks and cybercrimes, signaling a zero-tolerance stance against cyber doxxing and commercialized data trafficking.