Guangzhou International Commercial Court officially established today

According to the Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court, the Guangzhou International Commercial Court was officially established on February 4, 2026. It is understood that the Guangzhou International Commercial Court is an international commercial specialized adjudication body established within the Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court with approval from the Supreme People’s Court and the Guangdong Provincial Higher People’s Court, and it specifically handles foreign-related commercial cases. Its jurisdiction covers first and second instance foreign-related commercial cases, arbitration judicial review cases, cases confirming foreign-related mediation agreements, cases applying for recognition and enforcement of foreign court civil and commercial judgments and rulings, as well as other cases within its jurisdiction. Additionally, on the same day, three supporting documents were issued: the “Guangzhou International Commercial Court Rules,” the “Guangzhou International Commercial Court Model Jurisdiction Agreement Clause,” and the “Guangzhou Court International Commercial Dispute Mediation Rules.” The issuance of these three documents provides clear guidance for optimizing the international commercial trial mechanism, improving case jurisdiction efficiency, and完善多元解纷体系。