专访广东高院院长张海波：主动对接新兴产业司法需求助力广东抢占制高点、制胜新赛道

Core Viewpoint - Guangdong, as China's largest economy and a leader in reform and opening-up, emphasizes the need for judicial support to foster high-quality development in the private sector and to promote technological and industrial innovation [1][2]. Judicial Support for Private Sector - The Guangdong courts are committed to equal protection for private enterprises, ensuring consistent judicial standards and preventing the misuse of criminal law in economic disputes [3][4]. - In 2022, Guangdong courts handled 116,500 cases involving private enterprises, with a 1.67% decrease in the retrial rate, reflecting a stable judicial environment for businesses [3]. Financial Support and Innovation - Guangdong High Court introduced measures to alleviate financing difficulties for private enterprises, including combating illegal lending practices and providing guidance for financial institutions to assess litigation risks [4][5]. - In 2023, the courts facilitated the resolution of 388,000 financial disputes, involving over 3 trillion yuan, demonstrating a proactive approach to support struggling businesses [5]. Technological and Industrial Innovation - Guangdong is home to 77,000 high-tech enterprises and ranks first in R&D investment and patent numbers nationally, highlighting its role in fostering new productive forces [6][7]. - The courts have established a technical investigation laboratory to address evidence collection challenges in intellectual property cases, enhancing support for high-tech sectors [7][8]. Fair Judicial Environment - The Guangdong courts aim to create a fair and predictable legal environment for all market entities, treating state-owned and private enterprises equally [9][10]. - In 2022, the courts resolved 13,500 cross-border commercial cases involving Hong Kong and Macau, showcasing efforts to enhance legal cooperation in the Greater Bay Area [10]. Enhancing Public Welfare - The courts resolved 1.5873 million civil cases, significantly impacting the lives of families and improving access to justice [11][12]. - Innovative measures, such as the "Labor Rights Calculator" and remote video witnessing, have been implemented to protect the rights of vulnerable groups [12].