Fri, 19 Nov 2021 Insights Meng Yu 余萌
It costs less to sue in Chinese courts. Moreover, Chinese courts are trustworthy for the enforcement of commercial contracts.
Litigation in China
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 Insights Guodong Du 杜國棟
Two recent notices issued by Chinese local courts manifest that the litigation explosion has delayed the trial schedule for many cases, amounting to a significant extension in the actual time of legal proceedings.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Apart from pleadings and evidence, foreign companies in Chinese courts need to complete a series of formalities, which can sometimes be somewhat cumbersome. Therefore, it is necessary to spare sufficient time (and costs) to get ready.
Sun, 17 Oct 2021 Insights Guodong Du 杜國棟
Under China’s People's Assessors Law, the assessors in a seven-person collegial bench can only participate in the fact-finding, but not the application of law. The newly issued replies from the SPC and MOJ clarify how the collegial bench shall produce a list of issues on the fact-finding, so as to sure the proper distinction between legal matters and factual matters.
Sun, 17 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You need to identify the address of the person or business you want to sue when preparing and filing a complaint before Chinese courts.
Sat, 16 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You need to know whom you can sue and then identify its legal name in Chinese.
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Before his/her death, he/she can specify in the will who inherits his/her house and other heritage. If the person has no will, his/her children, spouse, parents, siblings, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents may inherit this house and other heritage.
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Yes, you can sue a Chinese supplier in Chinese courts.
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
YES, but you need to hire a Chinese lawyer to file a lawsuit with Chinese courts on your behalf.
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Certainly YES. As long as the Chinese court has jurisdiction over the case in question, foreigners or foreign enterprises, like any other Chinese litigant, can file a lawsuit with Chinese courts.