The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPCSC) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) adopted amendments to the Civil Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China, also known as the Amended CPL, on September 1, 2023. These modifications focus particularly on foreign-related civil procedure, including changes to seven pre-existing articles, and the addition of 11 new ones.
The newly introduced changes encompass a variety of issues such as the PRC courts’ jurisdiction over foreign-associated cases, parallel proceedings, and service on foreign entities. This reflects a significant reform in China’s legal system and its approach to managing cross-border matters, especially for corporations and law firms dealing with this jurisdiction.
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