The period for trying civil and commercial cases involving foreign interests by people’s court

According to the Civil Procedure Law, the people’s court shall apply the system whereby the second instance is final.

Cases of first instance shall be concluded within six months from the date of the case putting on record. Where an extension of the period is necessary under special circumstances, a six-month extension may be allowed subject to the approval of the president of the court. Further extension, if needed, shall be reported to the people’s court at a higher level for approval. The parties shall have the right within the statutory time limit to appeal for the judgment or ruling of the people’s court in accordance with law.

If the parties appeal for not yet effective judgment or ruling, the case shall enter the procedure of second instance. The people’s court shall conclude the case within three months from the date of appeal. Where an extension of the period is necessary under special circumstances, it may be allowed subject to the approval of the president of the court. The people’s court shall make a final decision on the case of appeal within 30 days from the date of admitting the case.