Judgments | China | Cross-Border Enforcement Center

With which jurisdictions does this country have reciprocal arrangements for enforcement of judgments?

Bilateral:

Algeria, Argentina, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cuba, Cyprus, Greece, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lithuania, Macau, Morocco, Mongolia, North Korea, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

If there is no reciprocal arrangement, is it still possible to enforce a foreign judgment by means of a writ on the judgment, declaration of enforceability or similar mechanism?

No.

What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign judgment if unopposed?

The law does not provide a clear timeline for the court to follow in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. Practices of different courts vary, so it is hard to estimate the time.

What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign judgment if opposed?

The law does not provide a clear timeline for the court to follow in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. Practices of different courts vary, so it is hard to estimate the time.

What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign judgment (including court fees and other disbursements) if unopposed?

Enforcements are too rare to permit an estimate.

What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign judgment (including court fees and other disbursements) if opposed?

Enforcements are too rare to permit an estimate.

Are there any unusual difficulties in enforcing a foreign judgment?

Yes. Foreign judgments are rarely enforced in China, except for those based on treaties or divorce matters.

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