Chinese Courts Boost Pretrial Mediation, Resolve 4.32 Million Disputes In 2025

Chinese courts saw a consistent rise in pretrial mediation efforts in 2025, achieving an average quarterly growth rate of 28 percent and successfully resolving over 4.32 million disputes, an official from China's top court announced on Friday.

Qian Xiaochen, chief judge of the Supreme People's Court (SPC)'s Case-Filing Division, told a news conference that courts nationwide have always prioritized the preferences of litigants and focus heavily on pre-litigation mediation, aiming to not only safeguard their rights but also aid in resolving disputes more efficiently.

He noted that courts across the country have actively collaborated with government departments and industry associations in areas such as finance, commerce, and intellectual property. These collaborations provide guidance for these entities to leverage their professional expertise within the legal framework to assist in addressing disputes.