On the afternoon of September 20, 2024, Guangzhou Maritime Court (GZMC) convened a meeting to advance its work on judicial recommendations, the case database, the legal Q&A platform, information briefings, and research (collectively referred to as the "3+1+1" Initiative). The meeting summarized the progress to date, conducted benchmarking assessments, and outlined measures for further strengthening the relevant work. Chen Youqiang, Party Secretary and President of GZMC, attended the event and delivered remarks.

The meeting provided updates on GZMC's preliminary efforts in implementing judicial recommendations, building the case database, launching the legal Q&A platform, preparing information briefings, and conducting research. GZMC implemented the directives of higher-level courts, which emphasized the importance of these tasks, and facilitated the exchange of ideas and research on how to move the initiative forward.

President Chen Youqiang addressed the key dimensions of "how to view" and "how to act" in relation to the "3+1+1" Initiative. He emphasized the following points: 1. Elevating strategic awareness: It is crucial to fully recognize the significance of judicial recommendations, the case database, and the legal Q&A platform in upholding strict and impartial justice, maintaining the people-centered nature of the judiciary, solidifying the foundation of governance, and actively fulfilling the judiciary's role in serving the broader interests of the country. High-level research plays a fundamental role in planning and driving these efforts, while high-quality information briefings contribute to increasing the Court's influence and promoting high-quality maritime trial. The coordinated advancement of these elements is essential to ensuring that the "3+1+1" Initiative makes breakthroughs and yields tangible results. 2. Deepening learning and comprehension: President Chen emphasized the importance of focusing on major national and provincial priorities, such as "Chinese modernization", "high-quality development", "reform of the economic system", the "Maritime Power Strategy", the "Belt and Road Initiative", the development of the GBA, and the "New Maritime Guangdong" initiative. It is imperative to grasp key concepts such as "rule of law in China", "judicial support services", and "deepening reform". In particular, understanding the central role of economic system reform and focusing on the construction of "New Maritime Guangdong" are crucial for aligning the "3+1+1" Initiative with national objectives and for identifying effective entry points to support these overarching goals. 3. Broadening perspectives: He called for a keen ability to look beyond the surface and capture the underlying judicial values, the spirit of the rule of law, and the regulatory guidance embedded in individual cases. This approach should inform the development of a unified national market, a law-based business environment, high-level openness, maritime economic development and ecological security, maritime rights protection, new blue economy industries, and the construction of foreign-related legal systems. In doing so, GZMC can contribute maritime judicial insights that support these initiatives. 4. Focusing on core responsibilities: The primary focus must remain on improving the quality and efficiency of adjudication. By leveraging GZMC's maritime trial functions, the responsibility system for enhancing trial quality and efficiency should drive the modernization of both the judicial system and its capacities, ultimately creating a unique body of experience in maritime adjudication within the Court. 5. Taking responsibility and being proactive: It is important to implement overall coordination by the CPC Committee of GZMC, with functional departments pushing forward the work in a coordinated manner. The Court should work to maximize its potential, actively motivate its members, and cultivate exemplary cases and events while identifying standout moments in its work. Information officers should engage in critical thinking and diligently provide timely and proactive information updates. Through thoughtful planning, thorough analysis, and consistent output, GZMC aims to achieve new progress and continue to lead the way with the "3+1+1" Initiative.

The meeting was chaired by Dong Qing, CPC Committee Member and Director of the Political Department, and attended by Jiang Yinju, Provincially-Administered Level I Division Rank Official, as well as information officers from all departments and members of key research task forces.