The Supreme Court of Singapore and the Supreme People's Court (SPC) of China successfully concluded the Ninth Singapore-China Legal and Judicial Roundtable (Roundtable) in Shenzhen on 18 November 2025, reaffirming their strong commitment to bilateral judicial cooperation and mutual learning.
2 The Singapore delegation, led by The Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, was on a two-day visit to Shenzhen from 17 to 18 November 2025. The Roundtable was co-chaired by Chief Justice Menon and His Excellency Zhang Jun, Chief Justice of the SPC. The two Chief Justices also held their annual Singapore-China Chief Justices Bilateral Meeting during the visit.
3 Established in 2017, the annual Roundtable serves as a vital platform for judicial cooperation and the mutual exchange of ideas and experiences, with the two judiciaries alternating as hosts.
4 This year's agenda focused on contemporary issues critical to the administration of justice:
5 Chief Justice Menon also delivered the opening and closing remarks at the Roundtable.
6 The Singapore delegation engaged in extensive site visits to gain practical insights into the operations of the Chinese courts. These included visits to:
Issued by: Singapore Courts
Date: 25 November 2025