As of November 2025, China continues to pioneer judicial modernization through cutting-edge technologies, with artificial intelligence and big data now deeply embedded in courtrooms nationwide. This transformation addresses both efficiency demands and the complexities of digital-era disputes.
AI Judges Assist Human Colleagues
The Kunshan People's Court's 'digital court' prototype demonstrates this shift. During a recent property dispute case, AI systems automatically organized files, identified key legal questions, and generated 70% of the final judgment draft. Judge Zhao Yating noted: 'AI enhances factual analysis while preserving human oversight – this synergy elevates judicial fairness.'
Internet Courts Set Global Precedent
China's three internet courts in Hangzhou, Beijing, and Guangzhou have processed over 70,000 cases since 2023, with 99% of hearings conducted remotely. These specialized tribunals handle digital evidence and cross-platform disputes through fully online processes, achieving faster resolution times and higher satisfaction rates than traditional courts.
Big Data Supercharges Legal Oversight
The Supreme People's Procuratorate's nationwide big-data system has identified 600,000 case leads since 2024, recovering $1.4 billion in economic losses. Over 580 standardized supervision models now operate across criminal, civil, and public interest litigation fields, marking what officials call 'a quantum leap in governance capability.'
Central South University's Professor Zhang Xinping observes: 'China's tech-driven judicial reforms create new paradigms for rights protection in smart societies – this is human rights progress through institutional innovation.' As digital transformation accelerates, these developments position China's legal system at the forefront of 21st-century judicial modernization.
