Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court's 2026 New Regulations on Jurisdiction over Foreign-Related Civil and Commercial Cases: New Trends in Cross-Border Dispute Resolution

The Supreme People's Court's 2026 new regulations on jurisdiction over foreign-related civil and commercial cases have been officially issued, clarifying rules on foreign-related agreed jurisdiction, exclusive jurisdiction, and parallel proceedings. This article provides an in-depth interpretation of the core changes in the new regulations, helping enterprises address new trends in cross-border dispute resolution and avoid legal risks. [Figure 1]