China
Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters
| Accession accepted by / Entry into force between China and | Date of acceptance | Entry into force |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | 14-XII-2010 | |
| Andorra | 6-I-2018 | |
| Argentina | 6-I-2000 | 6-III-2000 |
| Armenia | 15-I-2017 | |
| Australia | 20-VII-1999 | 18-IX-1999 |
| Belarus | 25-VIII-2003 | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27-III-2009 | |
| Brazil | 26-VIII-2014 | |
| Bulgaria | 25-VIII-2003 | |
| Colombia | 15-I-2017 | |
| Costa Rica | 30-X-2016 | |
| Croatia | 27-III-2010 | |
| Cyprus | 31-V-2006 | 30-VII-2006 |
| Czech Republic | 27-II-1998 | 28-IV-1998 |
| Denmark | 7-VII-1999 | 5-IX-1999 |
| El Salvador | 13-V-2023 | |
| Estonia | 14-XII-2001 | 12-II-2002 |
| Finland | 24-IV-1998 | 23-VI-1998 |
| France | 6-I-1999 | 7-III-1999 |
| Georgia | 17-IX-2022 | |
| Germany | 7-V-1998 | 6-VII-1998 |
| Greece | 29-IX-2005 | 28-XI-2005 |
| Hungary | 15-I-2017 | |
| Iceland | 15-I-2017 | |
| India | 15-I-2017 | |
| Israel | 13-III-1998 | 12-V-1998 |
| Italy | 17-VI-1998 | 16-VIII-1998 |
| Kazakhstan | 17-XI-2017 | |
| Kuwait | 25-VIII-2003 | |
| Latvia | 28-VII-2004 | 26-IX-2004 |
| Liechtenstein | 15-I-2017 | |
| Lithuania | 25-VIII-2003 | |
| Luxembourg | 10-II-1998 | 11-IV-1998 |
| Malta | 31-I-2012 | |
| Mexico | 6-VIII-2013 | 5-X-2013 |
| Monaco | 5-I-2009 | 6-III-2009 |
| Montenegro | 15-I-2017 | |
| Morocco | 31-I-2012 | |
| Netherlands | 6-II-1998 | 7-IV-1998 |
| Nicaragua | 19-X-2019 | |
| North Macedonia | 20-IX-2009 | |
| Norway | 23-VIII-1999 | 22-X-1999 |
| Poland | 6-IV-1998 | 5-VI-1998 |
| Portugal | 12-X-2001 | 11-XII-2001 |
| Republic of Korea | 16-VII-2010 | |
| Romania | 16-X-2005 | |
| Russian Federation | 25-VIII-2003 | |
| Serbia | 8-I-2011 | |
| Seychelles | 15-I-2017 | |
| Slovakia | 6-VII-1998 | 4-IX-1998 |
| Slovenia | 25-VIII-2003 | |
| South Africa | 24-XI-1998 | |
| Spain | 20-VII-1999 | 18-IX-1999 |
| Sri Lanka | 25-VIII-2003 | |
| Sweden | 16-V-2002 | 15-VII-2002 |
| Switzerland | 11-I-2002 | 12-III-2002 |
| Türkiye | 15-I-2010 | 16-III-2010 |
| Ukraine | 25-VIII-2003 | |
| United States of America | 24-VI-1998 | 23-VIII-1998 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2-XI-2023 | 1-I-2024 |
| Viet Nam | 29-VI-2020 |
Albania
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Albania on 15 October 2010)
Andorra
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Andorra on 7 November 2017)
Armenia
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Armenia on 16 November 2016)
Belarus
(China had accepted Belarus' accession - also on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - on 26 June 2003)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
(the P.R. of China has accepted the accession of Bosnia and Herzegovina on 26 January 2009)
Brazil
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Brazil on 27 June 2014)
Bulgaria
(China had accepted Bulgaria's accession - also on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - on 26 June 2003)
Colombia
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Colombia on 16 November 2016)
Costa Rica
(China had accepted Costa Rica's accession - also on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - on 31 August 2016)
Croatia
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Croatia on 26 January 2010)
El Salvador
China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of El Salvador on 14 March 2023
Georgia
(China accepted Georgia's accession - also on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - on 19 July 2022)
Hungary
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Hungary on 16 November 2016)
Iceland
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Iceland on 16 November 2016)
India
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of India on 16 November 2016)
Kazakhstan
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Kazakhstan on 18 September 2017)
Kuwait
(China had accepted Kuwait's accession - also on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - on 26 June 2003)
Liechtenstein
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Liechtenstein on 16 November 2016)
Lithuania
(China had accepted Lithuania's accession - also on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - on 26 June 2003)
Malta
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Malta on 2 December 2011)
Montenegro
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Montenegro on 16 November 2016)
Morocco
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Morocco on 2 December 2011)
Netherlands
(for the Kingdom in Europe and Aruba)
Nicaragua
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Nicaragua on 20 August 2019)
North Macedonia
(the P.R. of China accepted - also on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - the accession of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on 22 July 2009)
Republic of Korea
(The Government of the People’s Republic of China declares for the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, acceptance of the accession of the Republic of Korea on 17 May 2010)
Romania
(China accepted Romania's accession on 17 August 2005, on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao)
Russian Federation
(China had accepted the Russian Federation's accession - also on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - on 26 June 2003)
Serbia
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Serbia on 9 November 2010)
Seychelles
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of the Seychelles on 16 November 2016)
Slovenia
(China had accepted Slovenia's accession - also on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - on 26 June 2003)
South Africa
(The Government of the People's Republic of China represents the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to declare its acceptance of the accession of South Africa on 25 September 1998.)
Sri Lanka
(China had accepted Sri Lanka's accession - also on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - on 26 June 2003)
Ukraine
(China had accepted Ukraine's accession - also on behalf of the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - on 26 June 2003)
Viet Nam
(the P.R. of China - including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao - accepted the accession of Viet Nam on 30 April 2020)