Top Court Bans Defaulters from Bidding on Public Projects

(Beijing) — Individuals and companies that fail to follow a court order to settle debts will be banned from bidding for government-funded projects, according to rules released by China's top court on Thursday.

Those who have defaulted on alimony, child support or salaries to workers will also be barred, according to rules drawn up by the Supreme People's Court together with other government agencies, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.