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Shanghai concludes 9.6 percent more IPR cases in first trials in 2019
2020-01-19
Shanghai courts concluded 23,000 cases of first instance related to intellectual property rights (IPR) in 2019, up 9.6 percent year on year
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China starts pilot program to boost civil litigation efficiency
2020-01-17
China's Supreme People's Court on Wednesday issued a plan on a pilot program to explore new ways to handle simple civil cases after separating such cases from those complicated ones.
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Top court gives guidance for grassroots hearings
2020-01-15
China's top court publicized 27 influential cases and their rulings on Jan 14 to guide hearings of similar disputes by grassroots courts and ensure laws are applied accurately.
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Penalties heightened for attacks on police
2020-01-13
Anyone who attacks a police officer on duty will be given heavier punishment under the law as a new guideline took effect to better protect officers and curb violence against them.
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Courts to continue efforts to aid Yangtze
2020-01-10
Courts across the country will continue to hand down harsher punishments to enhance legal awareness and improve environmental and ecological protection of the Yangtze River, China's top court pledged on Jan 9.
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Smart courts ease access to legal services
2020-01-10
Tribunals nationwide are expanding their use of online platforms and social media accounts.