Recognition And Enforcement Of Chinese Court Judgments Continues In The U.S.

July 30, 2025  |  The Insider: White Collar Defense and Securities Enforcement

As tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, questions arise whether U.S. courts will continue their trend of recognizing and enforcing Chinese court judgments. Shifting political winds could disrupt this trend, with serious implications for cross-border litigation and enforcement strategies, especially because Chinese courts rely on the principle of reciprocity to decide whether to enforce U.S. judgments. In her latest Insider Blog, Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello Partner Karen R. King analyzes recent U.S. court decisions recognizing Chinese money judgments, explores the legal standards under the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, and considers how shifting political dynamics may impact future enforcement actions.

Recognition And Enforcement Of Chinese Court Judgments Continues In The U.S.