SPC Opinion: Caring for Minors Reminders in Divorce Cases

In April 2024, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) issued guidelines requiring courts to remind divorcing parents of their responsibilities towards minors to ensure their physical and mental well-being.

SPC Releases Top 10 IP Cases (2023)

In April 2024, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) released the top 10 IP cases and 50 typical IP cases of 2023, emphasizing the protection of IP rights, including a notable ruling on Siemens trademark infringement and unfair competition.

SPC Unveils 2023 IP Protection Report

In April 2024, China's Supreme People's Court(SPC) released its 2023 report on intellectual property protection, highlighting a 3.41% increase in accepted cases, and a 117% rise in punitive damages awarded.

Shanghai Court Releases 2023 Typical Bankruptcy Cases, Including Mainland Assistance in Hong Kong Insolvency Proceedings

In March 2024, the Shanghai Bankruptcy Court published 10 typical cases from 2023, highlighting cross-border insolvency cooperation, including a landmark case of mainland assistance in Hong Kong insolvency proceedings (In re Hong Kong Fresh Water International Group Ltd).

China Issues Regulation on Ecological Protection Compensation

In April 2024, China issued the Regulation on Ecological Protection Compensation, aiming to incentivize and compensate ecological protectors through fiscal transfers, interregional agreements, and market mechanisms.

SPC Publishes Typical Cases on Public Security Crimes

In April 2024, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) released five typical cases illustrating crimes against public security, emphasizing clarifications on trial criteria and sentencing principles, featuring a case involving serious injuries from objects thrown off a high-rise building.

China Issues New Regulation on Consumer Protection

On March 15, 2024, China issued a new regulation to implement the Consumer Protection Law, addressing issues like price discrimination with big data, effective July 1, 2024.

Beijing Court Grants Swift Interim Measures for HKIAC Arbitration

In March 2024, the Beijing Fourth Intermediate People’s Court swiftly granted interim measures within 24 hours of the case filing, supporting an arbitration administered by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (HKIAC).

China Issues Action Plan to Attract Foreign Investment

In March 2024, China's State Council released an action plan, outlining 24 measures to attract foreign investment, focusing on expanding market access and enhancing investment liberalization.

Beijing Court Upholds Workers' Right to Offline Rest

The Beijing No. 3 Intermediate People's Court ruled that workers are entitled to overtime pay for “invisible overtime work” conducted via social media outside of working hours, protecting their right to “offline rest”.