• China clarifies rules on punitive damages for IPR infringements

    2021-03-04

    Chinese top court on Wednesday released a set of judicial interpretations to further clarify the application of punitive damages in civil cases involving intellectual property right (IPR) infringements.

  • Office to focus on juvenile case hearings

    2021-03-03

    An office that will promote the work of juvenile courts was set up at China's top court on Tuesday to strengthen the protection of minors and better solve problems involving children.

  • New court office focuses on juvenile protection

    2021-03-03

    An office that specializes in improving the work of juvenile tribunals and promoting hearings of juvenile-related cases was set up in China's top court on Tuesday as part of a judicial move to improve child protection and development.

  • Civil case pilot program to be promoted, top court says

    2021-03-02

    China's top court said it will pay more effort to promote a pilot program in handling civil cases, as it has seen high efficiency and great convenience in the test.

  • China rules record compensation for technology theft

    2021-03-02

    China's top court ordered a record high compensation of 159 million yuan (around $24.6 million) for the theft of technology secrets in an appeal case on Friday.

  • Top court sets out guideline for Yangtze law

    2021-02-26

    Chinese courts have been ordered to improve the conservation of the Yangtze River Basin ecosystem and ensure the region's high-quality development by giving polluters tougher punishments and promoting environmental restoration.