SPC Issues Guiding Cases on Gig Worker Protection

In December 2024, China’s Supreme People’s Court issued its first guiding cases on gig worker labor disputes, clarifying criteria for determining employment relationships with platform companies.

China Amends Supervision Law to Strengthen Oversight

The newly amended Supervision Law of the People’s Republic of China, effective June 1, 2025, strengthens oversight, limits supervisory powers, and enhances protections for citizens' rights through standardized enforcement.

Beijing Launches First Bilingual Foreign Investment Guide

In December 2024, Beijing released China's first bilingual guide for foreign investors, simplifying registration procedures and enhancing transparency to foster a business-friendly environment.

Mainland Court Recognizes First HK Judgment Under New Arrangement

The Beijing Fourth Intermediate People's Court issued the first ruling in Mainland China recognizing and enforcing a Hong Kong judgment under the 2024 Arrangement, marking a significant step in judicial cooperation between the two regions.

China Regulates Takeout Marketing to Curb Food Waste

In November 2024, China issued new guidelines restricting food delivery marketing to curb waste by prohibiting promotions that encourage overeating, setting reasonable order quantities, and optimizing discount mechanisms.

China Adopts First Local Regulation on Commercial Mediation

In November 2024, Zhuhai, Guangdong, adopted China's first local regulation on commercial mediation, effective January 1, 2025, to govern mediation activities within the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone.

China's First Third-Party Funding Arbitration Case Named Top Ten by Beijing Court

In November 2024, the Beijing Fourth Intermediate People's Court selected China's first third-party funding-related arbitration case (Ruili Airlines Co., Ltd. et al. v. CLC Aircraft Leasing (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.(2022) Jing 04 Min Te No. 368-369 ), as one of its top ten typical cases, setting a precedent for judicial review of arbitration involving third-party funding.

Beijing Court Supports Beijing to Build Int’l Commercial Arbitration Center

In November 2024, the Beijing Fourth Intermediate People's Court announced its support for the establishment of an International Commercial Arbitration Center in Beijing, outlining measures to enhance arbitration review, enforcement, and the recognition of foreign arbitral awards.

SPC Publishes First Maritime Guiding Cases

In November 2024, China’s Supreme People's Court (SPC) published its first batch of maritime guiding cases, addressing key issues such as maritime cargo contracts, ship collisions, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

SPC & SPP Targets Crimes of Refusing to Comply with Court Judgments

In November, China's Supreme People's Court(SPC) and Supreme People's Procuratorate(SPP) issued a new judicial interpretation to enhance enforcement and penalize refusal to comply with court judgments, focusing on protecting judgment creditors' rights.