China Legal Trends provides up-to-the-minute comments on China's laws, regulations, policies and cases, as well as in-depth analyses on major events relating to Chinese law and insights on public documents.
As a column of China Justice Observer, China Legal Trends is updated daily.
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In February 2025, China's Supreme People’s Court (SPC) standardized foreign currency overdue payment interest rates, setting clear calculation rules for cases with or without prior agreements to ensure judicial consistency.
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In January 2025, China's Supreme People’s Court (SPC) releases first batch of foreign investment protection cases to uphold investor rights and enforce fair treatment under the Foreign Investment Law.
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2024, Beijing passed the "Beijing Autonomous Vehicle Regulation," effective April 1, 2025, to promote development and safety, allowing self-driving cars in taxis, buses, and more after rigorous testing.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has amended regulations on the mutual recognition and enforcement of civil judgments between Mainland China and Taiwan, clarifying application procedures, exceptions, and jurisdictional conflicts, effective January 1, 2025.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
The Shanghai International Commercial Court was established in December 2024 as a division of the Shanghai First Intermediate People’s Court, with exclusive jurisdiction over foreign-related commercial cases and arbitration judicial review, along with newly released jurisdictional regulations and model clauses.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2024, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) and Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) released seven typical administrative public interest litigation cases, highlighting a 51.8% increase in concluded cases nationwide, with state-owned property protection cases making up 30.2% of the total.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
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.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
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.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
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.
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
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.