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Jiangsu court highlights foreign sanctions case to set tone for future disputes

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China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law (AFSL) has made its courtroom debut. The Jiangsu High People's Court highlighted China's first civil lawsuit under the AFSL in its 2025 list of "Top 10 Typical Cases" published January 27. Why it matters: Chinese courts don't follow binding precedent, but "typical ...



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