Perjury is very common in China's civil litigation, and yet it is difficult for judges to punish perjurers, which consequently affects the judges' way of thinking in the fact-finding.
Many Chinese judges and arbitrators have shown a sense of justice and compassion, and they consciously or unconsciously want to find out who is more reasonable.
The Supreme People's Court (SPC) of China makes a number of responses to guide local courts in making decisions for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in specific cases. Are these responses binding on for a court when deciding subsequent cases?
In the hierarchical structure of Chinese courts, the courts manage cases and supervise judges by making and transferring case files. Therefore, case files show the most real aspect of Chinese litigation.
Chinese courts have developed a performance appraisal system to measure judges’ performance. If you want to establish reasonable expectations about how Chinese judges hear cases, the role of this system should not be overlooked.