广州国际商事法庭成立，协同打造国际商事纠纷解决高地

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Guangzhou International Commercial Court marks a significant step in creating a high-level international commercial dispute resolution platform, supporting the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and enhancing the legal business environment in Guangzhou [1][2]. Group 1: Establishment and Functions - The Guangzhou International Commercial Court was officially established on February 4, 2026, as a specialized adjudication body within the Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court, focusing on foreign-related commercial cases [2]. - The court's jurisdiction includes first and second instance foreign-related commercial cases, arbitration judicial review cases, confirmation of foreign-related mediation agreements, and recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments [2]. Group 2: Supporting Documents - Three supporting documents were released: the "Regulations of the Guangzhou International Commercial Court," "Model Clauses for Jurisdiction of the Guangzhou International Commercial Court," and "Guangzhou Court International Commercial Dispute Mediation Rules (Trial)" [3][4]. - The regulations consist of 11 chapters and 35 articles, establishing mechanisms for case jurisdiction, management, litigation facilitation, legal application, and judicial support, among others [3]. Group 3: Historical Context and Achievements - Over the past five years, Guangzhou courts have concluded 29,600 foreign-related civil and commercial cases, establishing Guangzhou as a key innovator in China's foreign-related judicial adjudication mechanism [5]. - The Guangzhou court has implemented a specialized strategy for foreign-related commercial adjudication, creating a professional adjudication framework that includes specific jurisdiction courts and specialized judges [5]. Group 4: Innovations and Future Directions - The Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court has pioneered platforms such as "AOL Authorization Witnessing" and "Foreign Law Inquiry," significantly improving judicial services for global parties [6]. - The court aims to enhance its international commercial adjudication mechanism, focusing on high-quality case development and innovative reforms to attract more domestic and foreign parties to resolve disputes in China [7][8].