Article 22 A civil action brought against a citizen shall be under the jurisdiction of the people's court where the defendant has his domicile. If the defendant's domicile is inconsistent with his habitual residence, it shall be under the jurisdiction of the people's court of habitual residence.
Article 23 The following civil actions shall be under the jurisdiction of the people's court of the plaintiff's domicile: if the plaintiff's domicile is inconsistent with his habitual residence, it shall be under the jurisdiction of the people's court of his habitual residence:
(a) the identity litigation filed against people who do not live in the territory of People's Republic of China (PRC);
(2) an identity relationship lawsuit filed against a person whose whereabouts are unknown or who is declared missing;
(3) A lawsuit brought against a person who has been reeducated through labor;
(4) Proceedings against prisoners.
The request for regional management shall be prosecuted at the defendant's domicile, or it may be entrusted to a local lawyer.