Legal basis:
Article 44 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) is under any of the following circumstances, the judge shall recuse himself, and the parties have the right to apply for his recusal orally or in writing:
(1) Being a party to the case or a close relative of a party or agent ad litem;
(2) Having an interest in the case;
(3) Having other relations with the parties or agents ad litem in this case, which may affect the fair trial of the case.
If a judge accepts a party or agent ad litem's invitation, or meets with a party or agent ad litem in violation of regulations, the party has the right to ask him to withdraw.
If a judge commits the acts listed in the preceding paragraph, he shall be investigated for legal responsibility according to law. The provisions of the preceding three paragraphs shall apply to clerks, translators, expert witnesses and inspectors.