Procedures of entrusting where entrusting another person to represent him in civil litigation

Where a party appoints another person to act on his behalf in litigation, he must submit to the people’s court a power of attorney bearing his signature or seal. The power of attorney must specify the matters entrusted and the powers conferred. The agent must obtain the special authorization of the principal to admit, waive or modify litigation claims, or to compromise or to file a counterclaim or an appeal.

To be effective, a power of attorney mailed or delivered through others by foreigners, stateless persons, foreign enterprises and organizations without a domicile within the territory of the People’s Republic of China who entrust lawyers in the People’s Republic of China or another person to represent him in litigation, shall be proved by the notary organ in his country, and authenticated by the embassy or consulate of the People’s Republic of China stationed in that country, or shall conclude the identification procedures specified in the relevant treaty between his country and the People’s Republic of China.