Is this maritime court case a model of China’s anti-sanctions law in action?

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Meredith ChenFebruary 27, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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China's top court is highlighting a recent mediated resolution in an international shipbuilding dispute as a successful application of its anti-sanctions law. The case involved a 2023 subcontract between a Chinese company in Shandong and a Swiss marine equipment firm, where the Chinese company was contracted to build modules for a floating vessel. The contract was valued at US$19.45 million, with the Swiss firm paying over US$7 million upfront. The court stated that the resolution demonstrates China's commitment to protecting the multilateral trading system and promoting a fair international economic order. This is seen as a landmark example of the anti-sanctions law protecting domestic industry.

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Shandong 60% Switzerland ×270% China's top court 70% Chinese company ×280% Swiss marine equipment firm ×280% China ×390%

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anti-sanctions law 100% maritime court case 90% international shipbuilding dispute 80% multilateral trading system 70% floating production storage and offloading vessel 60% international economic order 50% judicial insight 50% marine equipment 40%