More intl maritime cases land in China

Nation aims to boost judicial influence, contribute to global ocean governance

China is strengthening its maritime legal framework, actively participating in the formulation of international rules and using multiple measures to position itself as a preferred venue for international maritime dispute resolution, the country's top court said.

On Thursday, the Supreme People's Court released a bilingual maritime adjudication report reviewing efforts over the past three years to expand China's judicial influence internationally and contribute to global ocean governance.

According to the report, from 2022 to 2024, Chinese courts handled 6,823 foreign-related maritime cases, of which 6,071 were concluded. The cases involved parties from 143 countries and regions.