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How can cross-border litigants apply for online video witnessing when entrusting mainland lawyers to represent them in litigation? – FAQ 7 on the Filing Review of Commercial Cases Involving Foreign Affairs, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan

by the Fourth Intermediate Court of Beijing

August 15, 2023

Answer: Cross border litigation parties andauthorized agents can apply for online video witnessing to the court accepting the case through China Mobile's WeChat mini program or computer.
Online video witnessing is initiated byjudges online, with judges, cross-border litigation parties, and commissioned lawyers simultaneously video online. The parties involved in cross-border litigation should use the commonly used language of China or be equipped with translators. The judge should confirm whether the entrusted lawyer and their law firm, as well as whether the entrusted act, is the true expression of the intentions of the parties involved in cross-border litigation. Under the witness of a judge's video, cross-border litigation parties and authorized lawyers sign relevant agency documents without the need for notarization, authentication, transmission, and other procedures. After online video witnessing, the entrusted lawyer can carry out online filing, online payment, and other matters on behalf of them.

The above is our answer to common questionsabout the filing and review of commercial cases involving foreign affairs and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. We hope it will be helpful to everyone. The next step for the Beijing court will further adhere to the first good standard, provide high-quality litigation services for both Chinese and foreign parties, do a good job in the filing and review of commercial cases involving foreign affairs, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and create a high-quality legal environment for both Chinese and foreign parties.