On August 12th, the Guangdong Provincial High People's Court released the 2024 Administrative Trial White Paper. Data shows that in 2024, Guangdong courts concluded a total of 26600 first instance administrative cases, showing an upward trend compared to the same period last year; The number of newly received administrative non litigation review cases has significantly decreased by 18.06%, with 35700 cases concluded. The approval rate has achieved a "six consecutive increases", and the effectiveness of various mechanisms for resolving disputes through diversified administrative litigation has been further demonstrated. The law enforcement capabilities of administrative agencies continue to improve. The white paper shows that Guangdong courts have focused on the specific deployment of the Provincial Party Committee's "1310" policy, focusing on the substantive resolution of administrative disputes and the construction of a rule of law government to fulfill their duties. They have successively concluded 1913 administrative cases related to land and housing expropriation for key national and provincial projects such as the third phase of Baiyun Airport and the construction of offshore ranches, as well as urban village and industrial park renovations; We have lawfully tried and adjudicated 1618 administrative cases related to the equal protection of private enterprises, including franchise licenses, anti-monopoly administrative penalties, and administrative confirmation of bidders' qualifications; Emphasis is placed on balancing administrative efficiency with the protection of citizens' legitimate rights and interests, and providing sufficient relief for the rights and interests of vulnerable groups. 13815 administrative cases related to work-related injuries, social security, education, medical care, and other livelihood issues have been concluded. The white paper points out that administrative litigation cases in Guangdong are characterized by relatively concentrated cases in terms of region and type. 79.64% of first instance administrative cases in the province are concentrated in nine cities in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area. The areas with the highest number of administrative cases received by courts in the province are labor and social security, as well as township government. Among them, the number of cases in the township government area has significantly decreased by 33.28%, reflecting the gradual improvement of the level of law based administration by grassroots administrative organs. It is also reported that Guangdong courts have comprehensively deepened the linkage between the government and the court, and strengthened the substantive resolution of administrative disputes. In 2024, administrative personnel were organized to attend 206 administrative case trials, totaling nearly 5000 people. 170 administrative judicial suggestions were issued, with a feedback rate of 99.41%, effectively promoting the continuous improvement of the level of rule of law work in administrative organs. The rate of administrative officials appearing in court to respond to lawsuits has shown an increasing trend for three consecutive years, reaching 99.71%. Officials appearing in court and speaking out have effectively promoted the substantive resolution of disputes, resulting in a total of 3669 first instance administrative cases being settled through mediation or plaintiff's application for withdrawal. One of the cases was rated as a typical case of substantive resolution of administrative disputes by the Supreme People's Court and selected as one of the "Top Ten Cases of the People's Court in 2024". At the same time, efforts have been made to comprehensively strengthen the construction of administrative dispute mediation centers. By the end of 2024, full coverage has been achieved in 21 cities across the province, and 98 administrative dispute mediation centers have been established. In 2024, a total of 14000 administrative disputes were resolved, with significant results in dispute resolution. (New Society)