The central government approved the establishment of the first cyberspace court on 26 June, 2017. The Internet Court was established in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province and home to many technology companies, to cater to the increasing number of internet-related disputes.
Two key features of the Hangzhou Internet Court distinguish it from other courts: (1) cases are tried online; and (2) the court only hears internet-related disputes.
The setup of the Internet Court follows a successful pilot that started in April 2015, when Zhejiang Higher People’s Court confirmed three district courts in Hangzhou – Xihu, Binjiang and Yuhang – as the pilot courts to go online to hear e-commerce cases. In August 2015, the “E-commerce Online Court of Zhejiang Court” officially went online, where parties can file complaints via the internet after registration and real-name authentication. The Internet Court has accepted about 1,500 complaints since its inception.
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Business Law Digest is compiled with the assistance of Baker McKenzie. Readers should not act on this information without seeking professional legal advice. You can contact Baker McKenzie by e-mailing Danian Zhang (Shanghai) at: danian.zhang@bakermckenzie.com
