Core Viewpoint - The Beijing notary industry is enhancing service quality and efficiency through the "Three-Year Action Plan for Improving Notary Services" (2023-2025), addressing challenges faced by enterprises and the public in the notary process [1][2] Group 1: Service Improvement Initiatives - The scope of "one-time application" for notary services in Beijing has expanded from 52 items to 185, covering nearly all notary business areas [1] - The introduction of convenient measures such as "half-hour notary service circle," "deficient acceptance," and "weekend service" has led to a standard processing time of no more than 5 days for notary services [1][2] - Over the past three years, Beijing notary institutions have handled 692,000 foreign-related notary cases, with certificates sent to over 180 countries and regions, covering more than 90% of countries along the Belt and Road [1] Group 2: Community and Legal Aid Services - The notary industry has implemented a "weekend service" model to provide more convenient and efficient services to the public [2] - A total of 6,000 free will notary services have been provided to individuals over 70 years old, saving over 1.8 million yuan in fees [2] - The establishment of "community (village) notary service consultants" aims to create a "half-hour notary service circle" and improve access to notary services [2] Group 3: Innovation and Development - The Beijing Judicial Bureau has actively integrated into the capital's development, promoting notary reforms and enhancing foreign-related legal service capabilities [3] - The establishment of a notary service center for intellectual property and the signing of memorandums for data asset protection are part of the efforts to explore new paths for data and intellectual property protection [3] - Over the past three years, more than 30,000 intellectual property notary cases have been processed, significantly improving the ability to prevent and resolve intellectual property disputes [3] Group 4: Regulatory and Training Enhancements - The Beijing notary industry has strengthened its regulatory framework by establishing a comprehensive supervision system that includes risk assessment and credit evaluation [4] - Continuous education and training for notaries have been emphasized, including pre-service training and specialized training for foreign-related notary services [4][5] - The selection of 23 high-caliber notary professionals aims to foster a healthy and orderly growth of talent within the industry [5]

Core Viewpoint - The Jiangsu (Nanjing) Foreign-related Legal Service Center was inaugurated on October 13, aiming to provide comprehensive solutions for enterprises facing foreign-related legal issues by connecting them with quality legal service resources [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Service Center Functions - The center features six service windows, including foreign-related legal consultation, notarization, arbitration, overseas legal verification, cross-border financial and insurance services, and comprehensive government services [1]. - The center aims to focus on four main functions: comprehensive consulting for foreign-related affairs, multi-faceted dispute resolution for international commercial maritime disputes, specialized legal services for enterprises, and training for foreign-related legal service professionals [2]. Group 2: Arbitration and Dispute Resolution - The Nanjing Arbitration Commission has seen an annual growth of 20% in foreign-related arbitration cases since its establishment in August 2020, indicating a rising demand for international commercial dispute resolution [2]. - A recent case involved a cross-border investment dispute where a U.S. national sought arbitration after an IPO plan was hindered by regulatory changes, showcasing the center's role in resolving complex international legal issues [1]. Group 3: Support for Enterprises - Enterprises often struggle with unfamiliarity regarding tax, land, environmental, and labor regulations in different countries, which complicates their international trade and investment efforts [2]. - The center aims to enhance enterprises' confidence in going global by providing tailored legal solutions, as expressed by the legal and compliance manager of Jiangsu Sumida Group [2]. Group 4: Broader Legal Service Development - The center is part of a broader initiative in Jiangsu province to enhance high-quality foreign-related legal services, with various cities developing specialized legal service zones and systems to support international business [3]. - Initiatives include the establishment of the "International, Professional, and Digital" Suzhou International Legal Zone and a global legal service response system in Wuxi, reflecting a commitment to integrating legal services with advanced manufacturing and other sectors [3].