Authored by: Guan Feng (James) and Zhao Guannan
“The Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Amending the Civil Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China” will come into effect on January 1, 2024. This amendment to the Civil Procedure Law will bring significant changes to the addressing of international commercial cases, making it crucial for multinational enterprises and Chinese enterprises engaged in cross-border transactions to pay close attention and make preparations in advance. We will introduce, through a series of articles, the impact of the amendments to Civil Procedure Law on the jurisdiction of international commercial cases and its effects on cross-border litigation, assisting enterprises in adapting to the changes.