Tue, 12 Nov 2024 China Legal Trends Meng Yu 余萌
In 2016, a Chinese local court in Shandong recognized and enforced an arbitral award from the International Cotton Association(ICA) in the case of Olam International, setting a clear standard for assessing public policy under the New York Convention.
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
On September 26, 2024, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) issued a judicial interpretation clarifying tort liability under the Civil Code, addressing issues like child abduction, dangerous animals, and emotional harm to unify legal standards in these areas.
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In September 2024, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released six typical cases to demonstrate its support for Hong Kong arbitration, emphasizing judicial cooperation and the recognition of arbitral awards to foster international arbitration development.
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In August 2024, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) issued a judicial interpretation that addresses punitive damages in food safety cases, featuring typical cases to establish uniform standards and enhance consumer protection.
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 Insights Meng Yu 余萌
The 1961 Apostille Convention, effective in China as of November 2023, simplifies the authentication of foreign documents for use in Chinese courts by replacing traditional consular legalization with apostille. Note that authentication is only required for certain types of documents under Chinese law, and the apostille process applies only when the 1961 Convention is relevant.
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In August 2024, China's top judicial organs released new judicial interpretations, establishing clear standards for the conviction and sentencing of money laundering offenses following significant amendments to the PRC Criminal Law.
Mon, 14 Oct 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In July 2024, China's Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP), Supreme People’s Court (SPC), and the Ministry of Public Security released ten typical cases to highlight their intensified efforts to combat cross-border telecom and online fraud, emphasizing organized crime and emerging technologies.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In July 2024, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) issued its first batch of typical cases to illustrate the application of foreign laws, aiming to enhance the judiciary's understanding of its 2023 judicial interpretation on ascertainment of foreign law.
Tue, 03 Sep 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In June 2024, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released five typical cases of financial fraud, aiming to strengthen the punishment of financial fraud, protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors, and promote the sound development of the industry.
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In May 2024, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) issued guiding cases on judicial protection for minors, addressing issues like school bullying, domestic abuse of minors, and marital guardianship.