China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) unveiled its annual progress report at the ongoing National People's Congress session in Beijing, revealing unprecedented judicial activity in 2024. The data-packed document offers critical insights for global observers tracking China's legal reforms and governance models.
Record-Breaking Caseload in 2024
The SPC finalized 32,500 cases last year while regional courts processed over 45 million disputes – numbers analysts say reflect both growing public trust in legal channels and emerging social complexities accompanying economic development.
2025 Strategic Focus
Key priorities for next year include streamlining cross-regional litigation processes, developing AI-assisted case management systems, and establishing specialized commercial courts to support foreign trade zones. SPC President Zhang Jun emphasized "quality over quantity" in judicial decisions while maintaining technological modernization targets.
Transparency Through Data
The report highlights enhanced public access to court decisions through digital platforms, with over 90% of non-sensitive rulings now publicly accessible. New guidelines for financial crime sentencing and intellectual property protection frameworks also featured prominently, signaling alignment with international commercial law standards.
