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      China's Int'l Commercial Court enhances judicial services for foreign businesses

      2024-07-18 07:57 Last Updated At:08:37

      China's International Commercial Court(CICC) is enhancing judicial services for foreign businesses, as part of the country's efforts to bolstering foreign investors' confidence.

      In a landmark move in 2018, the Supreme People's Court established two national-level international commercial courts, namely the CICC, located in Shenzhen City of south China's Guangdong Province and Xi'an City of northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

      "The CICC has played a crucial role in providing robust judicial support and ensuring a law-based business environment for the Belt and Road construction. By offering fair, efficient, convenient, and cost-effective dispute resolution services, the CICC has facilitated the smooth functioning of the supply and industrial chains associated with the Belt and Road Initiative, including the resolution of infrastructure-related disputes," said Shen Hongyu, chief judge of the Fourth Civil Division of Supreme People's Court and the person-in-charge of the Second International Commercial Court.

      Over the past six years, the CICC has handled high-profile cases involving parties from 16 countries, with the total value of disputes exceeding 1.3 billion U.S. dollars. Furthermore, twelve intermediate people's courts across China have established local international commercial courts, each with its own distinctive strengths.

      "The cases the CICC handles and the rules it establishes provide valuable references and guidance for other levels of courts dealing with foreign-related cases," said Liu Zheng, the person-in-charge of the First International Commercial Court.

      The CICC also features a pioneering International Commercial Expert Committee, with experts from 24 countries and regions to assist with mediation, clarify foreign laws, and contribute to research regarding judicial interpretations.

      In addition to litigation, a comprehensive one-stop platform has been developed to offer diverse and accessible dispute resolution services. This platform now includes ten international arbitration institutions and two mediation institutions.

      "The CICC directly provides judicial guarantees, including validating arbitration agreements and enforcing judgments, enhancing the reasonable expectations of both Chinese and foreign parties involved in disputes," said Huang Guoyong, secretary-general of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Court.

      China is also investing in developing a well-trained foreign-related judicial team through its reforms. This initiative brings the advancements of the Chinese justice system from local courtrooms to UN tribunals and international legal organizations, earning praise in international civil and commercial exchanges.

      "Judges handling foreign-related cases must navigate through diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities. This not only requires expertise in domestic laws, international laws, international treaties and conventions, but also requires proficiency in English, and a professional mindset. By gaining the trust of the involved parties, these judges can seek optimal and fair solutions," said Shen.

      Chinese courts have increasingly applied international treaties in their judgments, with 36 cases now included in the UN's legal database. To address cross-border legal challenges, 35 of the bilateral judicial assistance treaties between China and other countries encompass the recognition and enforcement of civil and commercial judgments.

      Over the past decade, Chinese courts have concluded over 8,000 cases seeking recognition and enforcement of civil and commercial judgments from foreign courts. The growing recognition and enforcement of Chinese court judgments by foreign countries underscore the increasing international credibility of China's judicial system.

      China's Int'l Commercial Court enhances judicial services for foreign businesses

      China's Int'l Commercial Court enhances judicial services for foreign businesses

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      Robot competition wows public with advancing brain-computer interface technology

      2025-01-21 17:09 Last Updated At:18:37

      The 2024 World Robot Contest Finals, just concluded on Tuesday in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, has captivated visitors with exciting robot battles and groundbreaking technologies.

      The event consists of two major competitions: Brain-Computer Interface or BCI Brain-controlled Robot Competition and Youth Robot Design Competition.

      Running from Jan 16 to 21, the event covers more than 20 major events, 50 minor events and 100 competition groups, providing a broad competitive stage for robot enthusiasts around the world.

      During the six-day event, incredible displays realized by BCI technology, like typing and communicating with mind, have also taken the spotlight at the fair.

      BCI refers to a system allowing a person to control a computer or other electronic device using his or her brainwaves, without requiring any movement or verbal instruction.

      At the competition site, young contestants, wearing portable devices on their heads, silently controlled line-following robots to complete challenge tasks by leveraging their brainwave signals.

      Wu Qin, a referee of the competition, explained that the performance of contestants is determined by their level of concentration during the event, with the data being collected from within the human brain.

      "The BCI device works kind of like a fitness tracker that monitors our heart rate and blood oxygen levels," Wu added.

      Meanwhile, a display and experience area, showcasing various application scenarios of BCI, have attracted crowds of visitors.

      "I just experienced the mood breathing light and visual typing. Both are quite advanced. I haven't come across similar things before. This competition let us learn about these novel devices, and it's great," said a visitor.

      Robot competition wows public with advancing brain-computer interface technology

      Robot competition wows public with advancing brain-computer interface technology

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