Partner checks · Supreme People’s Court · Official (government)
China Judgments Online 中国裁判文书网
China Judgments Online is the court-judgment database run by China’s Supreme People’s Court.
01 · Overview
Service overview
The Supreme People’s Court (最高人民法院) publishes court documents on this site. On 2026-10-19 the home page showed 169,104,451 documents, split into civil, criminal, administrative, compensation and enforcement cases. The official help page (使用帮助) describes quick search and an advanced search across 17 fields such as party, case type, court and judgment date. It states that saving, downloading and feedback are features for logged-in users.
02 · Features
Main features and applications
01
Quick search
Search judgments with a keyword such as a company name.
02
Advanced search
Combine 17 fields including party, case type and court.
03
Linked documents
See first- and second-instance documents linked by case number.
03 · Applications
Who it serves and how to use it
For teams checking a counterparty’s contract, trademark or payment disputes, and for researchers looking for dispute cases in a sector.
Before using the results
| Task to define | Search civil, administrative and enforcement judgments involving a counterparty |
|---|---|
| Interpretation limit | Search the company name as a party and sort cases by type, such as contract or trademark disputes. No results do not prove there were no disputes. |
04 · Workflow
A practical workflow
- 1Confirm the exact Chinese name
- 2Search by party
- 3List case types and dates
- 4Check linked appeal documents
- 5Ask a lawyer to interpret if needed
CMB suggests this workflow. Check current menus and permissions in the service itself.
What to prepare and retain
Use the Chinese name on the business licence and add any former company names.
Ask a Chinese legal professional to interpret judgments where needed.
CMB practical guidance. These steps do not guarantee search results or a safe transaction.
05 · Conditions
Access and costs
| Account & access | On 2026-10-19 the home page and help page opened from a South Korean IP address. According to the official help page, saving, downloading and feedback require login. |
|---|---|
| Costs & coverage | Neither the help page nor the home page lists fees. |
06 · Guides
Guides & articles
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China Judgments Online FAQ
What is China Judgments Online?
China Judgments Online is the court-judgment database run by China’s Supreme People’s Court.
Can I access China Judgments Online from outside China?
Search it on the official site, wenshu.court.gov.cn. On 2026-10-19 the home page and help page opened from a South Korean IP address. According to the official help page, saving, downloading and feedback require login. Open official site ↗
How much does China Judgments Online cost?
Neither the help page nor the home page lists fees.
What order should I check things in on China Judgments Online?
- Confirm the exact Chinese name
- Search by party
- List case types and dates
- Check linked appeal documents
- Ask a lawyer to interpret if needed
Who is China Judgments Online for?
For teams checking a counterparty’s contract, trademark or payment disputes, and for researchers looking for dispute cases in a sector.
Checked 2026-10-19 · Menus and pricing change; confirm on the official site.
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07 · Sources
Sources and references
- Official home page (document totals) ↗ wenshu.court.gov.cn
- Official help page (使用帮助) ↗ wenshu.court.gov.cn
Sources reviewed: public pages of the official site · Review date 2026.10.19
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