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 Ecuador on Judicial Assistance in Criminal Matters” (中华人民共和国和厄瓜多尔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 12 Dec. 2018.
Cover Photo by Jaime Dantas on Unsplash
Contributors: CJO Staff Contributors Team
SPC Regulates Online Judicial Auctions
In November 2024, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) issued new guidelines to regulate online judicial auctions, emphasizing transparency in property disclosures, enhanced mechanisms for judgment debtors to self-dispose of auctioned assets, and improved supervision across all auction stages to protect parties' rights and streamline enforcement procedures.
Beijing Internet Court Publishes Personal Information Protection Cases
In October 2024, the Beijing Internet Court reported a sharp rise in personal information protection cases, highlighting prevalent violations by internet companies involving unauthorized data collection and misuse.
China’s First Tribunal-Ordered Interim Measure Issued in Beijing
In October 2024, an arbitral tribunal at the Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC/BIAC) issued an interim measure based on the applicant’s request, which was later confirmed and enforced by the court through a preservation order. This is the first of its kind in China, confirming the validity of tribunal-issued interim measures and highlighting the pro-arbitration stance of Chinese courts.
SPC Releases IP Protection Cases in Seed Industry
In October 2024, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) released key judicial protection cases to strengthen intellectual property rights in the seed industry, focusing on plant variety and breeding material disputes.
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.