The key facts
- Igor Krasnov arrived in Beijing on a three-day visit at the invitation of Zhang Jun
- The sides will discuss judicial and legal cooperation and the digitalization of justice
- A document on further cooperation is planned to be signed
Visit to Beijing
Chairman of the Supreme Court of Russia Igor Krasnov arrived in Beijing on a three-day visit. As reported by the press service of the Russian Supreme Court, the visit is taking place at the invitation of the head of the Supreme People's Court of the PRC Zhang Jun. During the trip, Krasnov will visit Chinese courts and meet with Zhang Jun to discuss the development of cooperation in the legal sphere.
Talks and a cooperation document
The central event of the visit program will be talks between the heads of the two judicial bodies. The sides intend to discuss key areas of judicial and legal interaction and sign a document on further cooperation.
Digitalization of justice
Special attention during the visit is planned to be given to the digitalization of justice. Krasnov will familiarize himself with Chinese practices of introducing digital technologies into the work of courts and present the Russian experience. The Russian delegation will also study the organization of the work of the PRC judicial system.
Context
Earlier, Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin arrived in St. Petersburg, where he will take part in the 31st regular meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China. On Wednesday, October 21, he will hold talks with Premier of the State Council of the PRC Li Qiang.
