In December 2024, the Beijing Fourth Intermediate People’s Court (the “Beijing Court”) ruled to recognize and enforce two South Korean trademark judgments (See SD Biotechnologies Co. Ltd v. LAP F&C (2022) Jing 04 Xie Wai Ren No.23-1 ((2022) 京04协外认23号之一)). One
China Justice Observer
China Justice Observer, published by China University of Political Science and Law, focuses on legal developments related to the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in China, cross-border litigation, and international judicial cooperation. It covers topics such as the application of memoranda of understanding between China and other countries, court rulings on foreign judgments, enforcement procedures, and fee structures. The blog also addresses reforms in legal processes like electronic apostilles, intellectual property enforcement, consumer rights in online commerce, and regulatory updates from Chinese courts and government bodies. It highlights cases involving China’s interaction with foreign legal systems, particularly in commercial and intellectual property law contexts.
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SPC Releases Typical Cases on Cases on Online Shopping and Consumer Rights
On 16 June 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released typical cases of online consumption, aiming to regulate new business formats such as live-stream marketing.
The batch of five cases focuses on issues in online consumption, including false advertising…
SPC Releases Typical Cases on AI Voice, Face-Swapping & Cyberbullying
On 12 June 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released six typical cases involving the use of the internet and information technology to infringe upon personality rights, highlighting the judicial practice of courts in protecting personality rights.
These cases…
New Zealand Court Enforces Chinese Judgment Despite “Natural Justice” Challenge
Key takeaways:
- In December 2024, the New Zealand High Court enforced a Chinese judgment ordering repayment of approximately NZD 24 million (Hebei Huaneng Industrial Development Co Ltd v Shi [2024] NZHC 3656).
- The New Zealand court rejected the judgment debtor’s
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SPC Releases Typical Cases (2024) Boosting China’s Fight for Environmental Justice
On 5 June 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released five typical cases of environmental and resource trials, launched alongside the “Annual Report on Environmental and Resource Adjudication in China (2024)” (中国环境资源审判(2024), hereinafter the “Report”).
Among them, the case…
Beyond the Memorandum: Shanghai Court Enforces Singapore Judgment by Confirming “Reciprocal Consensus” Under China’s New Framework
Key takeaways:
- In January 2025, the Shanghai International Commercial Court confirmed “reciprocal consensus” between China and Singapore based on the MOG on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Commercial Cases.
- Following the Orient Thai Airlines case (2024), this
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SPC Issues New Rules for Government Information Disclosure Cases
China's Top Court Releases Minor Protection Cases
On 22 May 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released five typical cases illustrating comprehensive judicial protection for minors. These cases highlight coordinated efforts across criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings, and the implementation of the “best interests of the…