Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Procedure Law.
Article 143 If the plaintiff refuses to appear in court without justifiable reasons after being summoned by a summons, or withdraws from court without the permission of the court, it may be treated as withdrawing the lawsuit; If the defendant counterclaims, he may make a judgment by default.
Article 144 If the defendant refuses to appear in court without justifiable reasons after being summoned by a summons, or withdraws from court without the permission of the court, he may make a judgment by default.