On 7 Apr. 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released its 45th batch of guiding cases, focusing on enforcement implementation to unify judicial standards and enhance enforcement efficiency.
This batch of six cases addresses challenges in enforcement. They provide
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China Eases Tax Refunds to Boost Inbound Tourist Spending
Chinese Courts Bolster Pregnant Workers' Rights Protection
On 16 Apr. 2025, China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) jointly released the fourth batch of typical cases of labor and employment disputes.
This series includes five cases, with Case No. 2…
China Revises Marriage Registration Regulation
On 9 Apr. 2025, China’s State Council released the revised “Regulation on Marriage Registration” (婚姻登记条例), which came into force on 10 May 2025.
The revised Regulation aims to improve the accessibility of marriage services, support family relationships, and advance…
China’s SPC Issues Foreign State Immunity Case Guidelines
On 26 Mar. 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released the “Notice on Procedural Matters for Civil Cases Involving Foreign State Immunity” (hereinafter the “Notice”, 关于涉外国国家豁免民事案件相关程序事项的通知), which provides unified guidance for Chinese courts in applying the Foreign State Immunity Law…
China Details Implementation Rules for Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law
On 23 Mar. 2025, China’s State Council released the “Provisions on the Implementation of the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of the People’s Republic of China” (hereinafter the “Provisions”, 实施《中华人民共和国反外国制裁法》的规定), further refining the legal framework for countering foreign sanctions and enhancing…
Chinese Court Upholds Ad Hoc Arbitration in Landmark Ruling
SPC Issues Prepaid Consumption Rules & Typical Cases
On 14 Mar. 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) issued the “Interpretation on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Civil Dispute Cases Involving Prepaid Consumption” (关于审理预付式消费民事纠纷案件适用法律若干问题的解释, hereinafter the “Interpretation”), clarifying judicial rules to address rampant…
SPP Releases Guiding Cases on Civil Adjudication Supervision
On 13 Mar. 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) released the 56th batch of guiding cases, focusing on the supervision of effective civil judgments (also known as “supervision of civil adjudication”). These cases cover disputes such as private loans and…
First Tort Suit Under China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law
On 19 Mar. 2025, during the 2025 National Two Sessions, China’s Supreme People’s Court’s (SPC) work report highlighted a landmark case—China’s first tort lawsuit under the PRC Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law. This case marks the first time that a Chinese court…