Zhang Jun, chief justice and president of the Supreme People's Court of China, holds a virtual meeting with Koen Lenaerts, president of the Court of Justice of the European Union, on March 31. [Photo/court.gov.cn]

On March 31, Zhang Jun, chief justice and president of the Supreme People's Court (SPC) of China, talked with Koen Lenaerts, president of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), via video link.

Noting that this year marks the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations, Zhang emphasized the importance of judicial cooperation in strengthening bilateral ties. He also commended the fruitful outcomes of the ongoing judicial exchanges and cooperation between China and the EU and partnership between the SPC and the CJEU. 

The pair discussed the consistent application of laws and challenges posed by the continuous rise in case volumes. Zhang briefed Lenaerts on Chinese courts’ efforts in proactively performing their duty mandated by the law and implementing resolutions adopted at this year's two sessions. He also expressed his hope for further collaboration with the CJEU.

Lenaerts lauded valuable experiences of Chinese courts, saying that the CJEU is willing to increase practical cooperation with Chinese courts, enhance mutual understanding and lay a strong foundation for future exchanges.

Representatives from the EU Delegation to China and the Chinese Mission to the EU also attended the meeting.