China-Related Cross-Border Trade Dispute Resolution
China-Related Cross-Border Trade Dispute Resolution

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)).

What is the company registration certificate in China?

In China, a company registration certificate is known as business license(营业执照, Ying Ye Zhi Zhao) , which is a document proving the legal establishment of a Chinese company.

What Documents Should I Prepare for Enforcing a Default Judgment in China?|Service of Process and Foreign Judgment Enforcement Series (7)

Apart from those in the Prep Checklist, which can be found in ‘2022 Guide to Enforce Foreign Judgments in China’, the applicant needs to prepare one more document in the case of foreign default judgments, that is, the proof documents to prove that the foreign court has legally summoned the defendant.

What Should I Do to Enforce a Default Judgment in China?|Service of Process and Foreign Judgment Enforcement Series (6)

First thing first, please make sure the default judgment is properly served upon the defendant in China.

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).

Will Foreign Default Judgments Be Enforced in China?|Service of Process and Foreign Judgment Enforcement Series (5)

Yes, as long as the summons was properly served upon the defendant in China.