Appeals to be heard in more timely manner

Guideline will help courts implement judicial reform and remove unnecessary barriers

Chinese courts are required to accept appeals without hesitation and reply to litigants in a timely manner under a guideline by the country's top court.

A civil, criminal or administrative appeal should be received once it is registered instead of waiting until a preliminary review of the merits of the case has been completed, according to the guideline by the Supreme People's Court.