First, the subject is foreign-related, that is, cases related to foreigners;
Second, the subject matter is foreign-related, that is, the subject matter of the case is foreign-related, such as having property available for execution in foreign countries;
Third, the content is foreign-related, that is, the legal facts of the occurrence, change and elimination of the content of civil legal relations occur abroad, such as signing contracts with foreign countries and the death of property heirs abroad.
2. Foreign criminal cases
Refers to the place where the act takes place, the place where the result takes place, the subject of the act or the criminal case with foreign-related factors in the course of criminal proceedings.
Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Procedure Law.
Article 259 The provisions of this Part shall apply to civil litigation involving foreign elements within the territory of People's Republic of China (PRC). Where there are no provisions in this part, other relevant provisions of this law shall apply.
Article 260 Where the international treaties concluded or acceded to by People's Republic of China (PRC) have different provisions from this Law, the provisions of the international treaties shall apply, except for the provisions on which People's Republic of China (PRC) has declared reservations.
Article 261 A civil lawsuit brought against a foreigner, foreign organization or international organization enjoying diplomatic privileges and immunities shall be handled in accordance with the relevant laws of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the provisions of international treaties concluded or acceded to by People's Republic of China (PRC).
Article 262 When trying civil cases involving foreign elements, the people's courts shall use the spoken and written language commonly used by the people and the state of China. Translation can be provided at the request of the parties, and the expenses shall be borne by the parties.
Article 263 If foreigners, stateless persons, foreign enterprises and organizations need to entrust a lawyer to represent them when they file a lawsuit or respond to the lawsuit in the people's court, they must entrust a lawyer from People's Republic of China (PRC).
Article 264 Where a foreigner, stateless person, foreign enterprise or organization without domicile in People's Republic of China (PRC) entrusts a lawyer or other person from People's Republic of China (PRC) to represent him in litigation, the power of attorney sent or entrusted from outside People's Republic of China (PRC) shall be authenticated by the notary office of the host country, by the embassy or consulate of People's Republic of China (PRC) in that country, or by People's Republic of China (PRC) and China.