Beijing IP Court Updates Guidelines on Filing Requirements for Foreign Litigants

In October 2024, China's Beijing IP Court updated its guidelines on filing requirements for foreign litigants, expanding the scope from 6 to 18 countries and detailing notarization and certification requirements to align with international conventions and Chinese law.

China Defines Rules for Calculating Trademark Infringement Gains

In October 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly issued the “Measures for Calculating Illegal Business Revenue in Trademark Infringement Cases”, which provide detailed operational guidelines for trademark enforcement authorities to calculate illegal business revenue.

SPC Releases Typical Cases on Tourism Disputes

In September 2024, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) released five typical tourism dispute cases, including health rights disputes caused by wild monkey attacks in Mount Emei, to guide courts in resolving common tourism conflicts and safeguarding tourists' legitimate rights and interests.

China Regulates Network Data Security

China's newly adopted “Regulation on Network Data Security Management”, effective January 1, 2025, seeks to standardize data processing, strengthen personal information protection, and tackle issues such as data security, risk assessments, and personalized profiling.

Beijing & Shanghai Unveil Low-Altitude Economy Plans

Beijing and Shanghai have announced plans to develop the low-altitude economy, aiming to grow the industry to CNY 100 billion and CNY 50 billion respectively by 2027, with a focus on aerial rescue, logistics, and passenger transport.

SPC Releases Typical Antitrust Cases

In September 2024, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) published eight typical cases on antitrust and unfair competition, highlighting issues like price-fixing, market dominance abuse, and deceptive practices.

How Chinese Courts Assess “Public Policy” in Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards?

In 2016, a Chinese local court in Shandong recognized and enforced an arbitral award from the International Cotton Association(ICA) in the case of Olam International, setting a clear standard for assessing public policy under the New York Convention.

China’s Xiamen Int'l Tribunal Releases Consensual Jurisdiction Model Clauses

In 2024, the Xiamen International Commercial Tribunal introduced "Consensual Jurisdiction Model Clauses" to enhance party autonomy in jurisdiction agreements, aiming to position the Tribunal as a preferred venue for resolving international commercial disputes.

SPC Issues Judicial Interpretation on Tort Liability in Civil Code

On September 26, 2024, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) issued a judicial interpretation clarifying tort liability under the Civil Code, addressing issues like child abduction, dangerous animals, and emotional harm to unify legal standards in these areas.

China Launches Gradual Retirement Reform

China's National People's Congress has approved a gradual increase in the statutory retirement age for men and women, set to begin on January 1, 2025, marking the first adjustment in over 70 years.