• China enlists 340,000 people’s assessors, SPC says

    2026-01-20

    By the end of 2025, China had enlisted about 340,000 people's assessors, who helped resolve roughly 15 million cases, the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) said on Saturday.

  • Through six landmark cases, SPC strengthens protections for migrant workers

    2026-01-14

    The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released six landmark cases concerning wage arrears on Dec 31, 2025, aiming to standardize adjudication and demonstrate the judiciary's commitment to protecting workers' legitimate rights and interests.

  • SPC vows crackdown on marriage fraud

    2026-01-10

    The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has reiterated the ban on demanding betrothal gifts or any form of property under the pretext of marriage, pledging firm judicial action to crack down on illegal practices, including marriage fraud.

  • Guideline eases use of maritime mediation centers

    2026-01-09

    Disputes involving sailors, shipping companies and maritime enterprises in China can now be resolved more conveniently, swiftly and professionally, thanks to a newly released guideline.

  • SPC decries child abuse by families

    2026-01-07

    The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has reiterated that rejecting violence is the cornerstone of family education, citing a landmark case involving a teenage girl physically abused by her parents and calling for stronger social support to protect minors.

  • Tao Kaiyuan visits Laos and Thailand

    2025-12-31

    Tao Kaiyuan, vice-president of the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) of China, led a delegation to Laos and Thailand from Dec 22 to 26 at the invitation of Viengthong Siphandone, president of the Supreme People’s Court of Laos, and Adisak Tantiwong, president of the Supreme Court of Thailand.