Over the past 40 years, China's maritime judicial system has grown into a robust framework with strong capabilities for resolving disputes, reflecting the country's commitment to maritime governance.

But how have maritime disputes evolved over the past four decades in terms of their quantity and nature? What principles guide Chinese courts in handling such cases?

To explore these questions, China Daily spoke with Wang Shumei, a senior official from the Supreme People's Court. Watch the full video to hear her insights.

Shi Yudie contributed to this story.