Under the New York Convention, arbitral awards rendered in other signatory countries are recognized and enforceable in China. By the same token, arbitral awards by Chinese arbitration bodies are enforceable in other countries signatory to the New York Convention. A final way to resolve a commercial dispute in China is through litigation in Chinese courts. In China, foreign individuals and companies have the same ability to bring action in court as Chinese citizens and companies. There are three levels of courts in China.
Every major city has basic courts and intermediate courts.
Supervising these courts are the provincial high courts. The Supreme People's Court, located in Beijing, has appellate jurisdiction over all courts in China. Cases involving foreign interests can be filed in either the basic-level courts or intermediate courts, depending on their nature. Most observers agree that Chinese courts are not up to international standards. For instance, most judges have minimal or no legal training and observers have stated those poorly trained court officials are susceptible to corruption and regional protectionism.