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

Which Countries Has China Signed Free Trade Agreements with?

As of January 2023, China has signed 19 free trade agreements (FTAs) and one preferential trade agreement with 26 countries and regions. These FTA partners cover Asia, Oceania, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. The trade volume between China and these FTA partners accounts for approximately 35% of China’s total foreign trade.

Blanket Non-recognition of Chinese Judgments on Systemic Due Process Ground? No, Says New York Appellate Court

In 2022, the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court unanimously reversed the trial court ruling, rejecting the blanket non-recognition of Chinese judgments (Shanghai Yongrun Inv. Mgmt. Co. v. Xu, et al., 203 A.D.3d 495, 160 N.Y.S.3d 874 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)).

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).