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Media Statement: Supreme Court of Singapore and Supreme People's Court of China Strengthen Bilateral Ties at Ninth Singapore-China Legal and Judicial Roundtable

        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:

  • Judicial Education and the Comprehensive Training and Development of Judges (Presented by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon)
  • The Court’s Role in Supporting and Safeguarding the Arbitral Process in International Arbitration (Presented by Justice Steven Chong)
  • Strengthening the Administration of Justice through the Reliable and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (Presented by Justice See Kee Oon)
  • Achieving Best Outcomes in Family Justice (Presented by Justice Teh Hwee Hwee)

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:

  • The Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court
  • The Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration
  • The First Circuit Court of the Supreme People’s Court
  • The China International Commercial Court
  • The Qianhai Cooperation Zone People’s Court

 

Issued by: Singapore Courts

Date: 25 November 2025

2025/11/25

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