https://legal.excellentwiki.com/china/tort-law/ Recent content in tort law on ExcellentWiki - Legal Encyclopedia Hugo en-US Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://legal.excellentwiki.com/china/tort-law/chinese-tort-law/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://legal.excellentwiki.com/china/tort-law/chinese-tort-law/ <h2 id="sources-and-structure">Sources and Structure</h2> <p>Chinese tort law is codified in <strong>Book VII (Tort Liability)</strong> of the Civil Code, effective 1 January 2020. Book VII (Articles 1164–1258) succeeded the Tort Liability Law of 2009 and provides the first comprehensive codification of Chinese private law. Tort liability arises from infringement of civil rights and interests, including personality rights, property rights, and other legally protected interests. The Supreme People&rsquo;s Court (SPC) issues binding judicial interpretations, including the Interpretation on Compensation for Moral Damage (2021).</p>