Being Sued in Chinese Court: What You Need to Know – Part II: Jurisdiction in Specific Case Types

Part I of this series explained China’s general rules on foreign-related jurisdiction. In Part II, Jianwei(Jerry) Fang, Ke Dong and Haoyi Sun of Zhong LunLaw Firm show how Chinese courts will, in practice, assert jurisdiction in civil, administrative or criminal contexts involving foreign elements, and describe a new “blocking statute” that reflects China’s response to foreign long-arm claims.

By Jianwei (Jerry) Fang and Ke Dong and Haoyi Sun
Being Sued in Chinese Court: What You Need to Know – Part II: Jurisdiction in Specific Case Types

Summary


  • The 2024 Civil Procedure Law grants Chinese courts broad jurisdiction over foreign parties, even in the absence of traditional jurisdictional connections, such as domicile or place of business
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