China’s court system came up with many innovations as it drew on the Internet and technology to provide judicial services in 2015.

In December 2015, Jilin city’s intermediate people’s court in Jilin province presided over sale of a quarry which was appraised at 2.09 million yuan, at 11.79 million yuan by auction, via Taobao, China’s eBay.

The online auction not only saved a commission and maximized the creditor′s rights, but also prevented any backroom deal making, said a university professor.

Three information websites worked well last year to provide improved services for the public.

The China Judicial Process Information Online was visited 870,000 times and information of 9,090 cases handled by the Supreme People’s Court was provided to the parties involved and their agents ad litem by the end of December 2015. The Judgments Online site released 11.7 million documents and Enforcement Information Online issued 50.68 million pieces of data.

Online litigation services are more convenient than waiting in long court queues in person.

Apart from a service number, 12368, the Anhui Higher People’s Court has offered services online, such as case filing, queries, and litigation fee payments. The court also has an electronic record system for people to refer to documents easily.

The weibo account of the Supreme People’s Court has over 26.50 million followers and nearly 3,300 people’s courts registered their weibo accounts. The application “People’s Court Phone TV” has 637,000 users and reports on major news and cases using 1,866 videos.