The CJO Staff Contributors Team is led by Dr. Guodong Du, the co-founder of China Justice Observer.
To cover a wide range of topics relating to Chinese law and judicial system, Dr. Du and the team of legal professionals work on articles, analyses, and comments for China Justice Observer.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, China’s State Council issued regulations for non-banking payment institutions, outlining minimum capital requirements, business operation divisions, and data storage mandates effective from May 1, 2024.
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In November 2023, China’s Supreme People's Court announced the creation of a national database for court judgments, featuring finalized documents since 2021, which would be accessible to court staff nationwide via an internal intranet starting January 2024.
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, China issued the “Regulation on Human Organ Donation and Transplantation”, emphasizing voluntary, unpaid donations and strict prohibitions against trade, coercion, or unauthorized removal of organs.
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In November 2023, China's Ministry of Justice announced that China has signed bilateral judicial assistance treaties with 86 countries and treaties on transferring sentenced persons with 17 countries, reflecting a substantial stride in international legal cooperation.
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Court issued a judicial interpretation on the ascertainment of foreign law, providing comprehensive rules and procedures for Chinese courts, aiming to address difficulties faced in foreign-related trials and improve efficiency.
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In November 2023, the Beijing High People’s Court released a 30-year English version of the Intellectual Property White Paper, detailing a substantial caseload and growth in intellectual property cases from 1993 to 2023.
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
Can I sue Chinese companies in Singapore and then enforce a Singaporean judgment in China?
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In November 2023, China’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) reported a substantial 47.5% surge in the presence of Chinese law firms overseas since 2018, highlighting a focus on legal services in key sectors and the promotion of international legal expertise among Chinese lawyers, while also fostering collaborations with global arbitration institutions.
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In November 2023, China's Supreme People’s Court released its 38th batch of guiding cases, focusing on environmental protection along the Yangtze River, aiming to influence nationwide judicial practices and translate legislation into trial rules.
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
Charting the evolution of China's data protection landscape from the 2009 Criminal Law Amendment to the 2016 Cybersecurity Law, and to the 2021 Personal Information Protection Law, a pivotal white paper issued by Beijing High People’s Court in November 2023 underscores the role of Chinese courts in enforcing stringent rules for network operators and safeguarding citizens' personal information.