SPC's Revised Rules Extend Reach of International Commercial Courts

In December 2023, China's Supreme People’s Court's newly amended provisions extended the reach of its International Commercial Courts (CICC). To establish a valid choice of court agreement, three requirements must be met - the international nature, the agreement in writing, and the amount in controversy - while the 'actual connection' is no longer required.

Thus Spoke Chinese Judges on International Civil Jurisdiction: Insights from Chinese Supreme Court Justices on 2023 Civil Procedure Law Amendment (1)

The insights from Chinese Supreme Court Justices on the 2023 Civil Procedure Law Amendment highlight significant modifications to international civil procedure rules, including expanded jurisdiction of Chinese courts, enhancements in consensual jurisdiction, and coordination of international jurisdictional conflicts.

2024 Guide to Enforce Singaporean Judgments in China-CTD 101 Series

Can I sue Chinese companies in Singapore and then enforce a Singaporean judgment in China?

2023 Guide to Enforce Spanish Judgments in China

Can I sue Chinese companies in Spain and then enforce a Spanish judgment in China?

SPC Highlights Environmental Case Surge in Report to NPC, Emphasizes Global Collaboration

In October 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) reported to China’s top legislature, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, on a notable rise in environmental cases handled by Chinese courts, emphasizing international collaboration for environmental justice principles.

China Revises Marine Environment Protection Law

In October 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's legislature, promulgated the newly revised Marine Environment Protection Law, which imposes stricter regulations on activities in the marine environment and prohibits certain discharges and dumping.

Judge Shen Hongyu Heads SPC's Int'l Commercial Dispute Resolution Department

In October 2023, Judge Shen Hongyu was appointed the Chief Judge of the Fourth Civil Division of the Supreme People’s Court. This Division is an international commercial dispute department, that handles cases involving foreign-related civil and commercial matters, the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and judgments in China, and formulates judicial policies and judicial interpretations applicable nationwide in these areas.

2023 Guide to Enforce South Korean Judgments in China-CTD 101 Series

Can I sue Chinese companies in South Korea and then enforce a South Korean court judgment in China?

China Issues Regulations to Protect Minor Online

In October 2023, China’s State Council promulgated the Regulations on Minors’ Internet Protection (未成年人网络保护条例), aiming to clarify what cyber information is suitable for minors, protect their personal information, and curb internet addiction among minors.

China Promulgates Patriotic Education Law

In October 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, promulgated the “Patriotic Education Law”.