Volkswagen’s Strategic Collaboration with Xpeng: Advancing Electrification in China
Volkswagen Group announced a strategic partnership with Xpeng Motors in China to advance its electrification strategy.
China’s Energy Storage Market Flourishes with Dominance of Lithium Iron Phosphate Batterie
In the first half of 2023, the domestic battery value chain companies in China secured a total of 58 orders, both domestic and international. Among these orders, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, energy storage systems, and raw materials constituted the major segments.
China’s Electric Vehicle Battery Market: A Growing Force in the Electric Mobility Revolution
China’s Electric Vehicle Battery Market: A Growing Force in the Electric Mobility Revolution China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has been witnessing remarkable growth, and at …
China’s Renewable Energy Sector: H1 2023 Report
The first half of 2023 has witnessed considerable growth in China’s renewable energy sector. This report examines the official data released by the Chinese government on the installed capacity and power generation of various renewable energy types.
The Photovoltaic Industry in China: H1 2023 Report
The first half of 2023 has shown a significant increase in the performance of the photovoltaic (PV) industry in China. This report provides an analysis of the industry’s performance during this period, focusing on the export and production volumes of PV products.
China’s Auto Exports Surge in the First Half of 2023
China’s auto exports reached an impressive 2.14 million vehicles during this period, representing a substantial year-on-year growth of 75.7%.
Canadian Court Enforces Chinese Divorce Judgment on Spousal Support, but Not on Child Custody/Support
In 2020, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada ruled to partially recognize a Chinese divorce judgment by recognizing the part on spousal support, but not the part on child custody and child support (Cao v. Chen, 2020 BCSC 735).
China Enforces a French Judgment for the Third Time
In 2020, a local court in Beijing ruled to recognize and enforce a monetary judgment (ordonnance) of the Commercial Court of Paris, France, marking the third time that Chinese courts have enforced French judgments.
Chinese Court Recognizes and Enforces a South Korean Judgment for the Third Time
This is also the first time that a Chinese court has recognized and enforced a foreign court judgment on an intellectual property case.
Recognizing Chinese Bankruptcy Proceedings in International Insolvencies: The Example of Sainty Marine Development Case
In the recognition and assistance procedures for cross-border bankruptcy cases, Chinese courts are attempting to provide guidance to the bankruptcy administrator to directly apply to foreign courts for recognition and assistance.
English Court Enforces Chinese Judgments, Confirming Double Default Interest
In 2022, the High Court of Justice, UK ruled to enforce two monetary judgments of local Chinese courts, confirming the enforceability of double default interest (Hangzhou Jiudang Asset Management Co Ltd & Anor v Kei [2022] EWHC 3265 (Comm)).
Again! New Zealand Court Enforces Chinese Judgment
In 2023, the High Court of New Zealand ruled to enforce a judgment of a Beijing local court, marking the second time that a Chinese court monetary judgment has been recognized and enforced in New Zealand (BIN v SUN [2023] NZHC 436).
China Recognizes Another German Bankruptcy Judgment in 2023
In 2023, a local court in Beijing ruled to recognize a German bankruptcy judgment in In re DAR (2022), marking the second time that Chinese courts have recognized German bankruptcy judgments, and the first time the de jure reciprocity – a new liberal test-being used in the enforcement of foreign judgments in China.
The MOF, GAC and SATC Jointly Released the Tax Policies for Returned Goods of Cross-border E-commerce Exports
China is trying to reduce the cost of export refund for cross-border e-commerce enterprises, and actively support the development of new forms of foreign trade.
The GAC Entered into the AEO Mutual Recognition Arrangement with the Macao Customs
The Mainland Customs became the first AEO mutual recognition partner of the Macao Customs.
Recognition and Enforcement of Chinese Judgments and Arbitral Awards in Vietnam
As of September 2019, Vietnamese courts have handled three cases involving the recognition and enforcement of Chinese arbitral awards and court judgments.
Vietnamese Court Refuses to Recognize Chinese Judgment for the First Time
In 2017, the Hanoi High People’s Court of Vietnam refused to recognize and enforce a judgment made by China’s Beihai Maritime Court, marking the first known case in the field of China-Vietnam judgments recognition and enforcement.
Serving Judgments to China-based Defendants by Mail? Think Twice
It will impede the enforcement of this judgment in China, says the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). And the MOJ is not bluffing.
Just before Limitation Period Expires: Australian Court Recognizes Chinese Judgment for the Fifth Time
In 2022, the New South Wales Supreme Court of Australia ruled to enforce a judgment of a Shanghai local court, just before 12-year limitation period expires. It marks the fifth time for an Australian court to recognize and enforce Chinese monetary judgments (Tianjin Yingtong Materials Co. Ltd. v Young [2022] NSWSC 943).
Procedures of economic participation in Nigeria by Chinese Nationals
Nigeria is a heterogenous society with a growing population of over 200Million and modified liberal legal frameworks that now allow foreign participations in the local businesses. The Bilateral trade volume between Nigeria and China has reached over $12.03 billion, this significantly places Nigeria as the number one trading partner to China in Africa. What factors that underpin the various procedures that allow Chinese the opportunity to participate in trade or business is what this exercise undertakes.